2 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a telephone set from Taiwan
Issued September 7, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboard81 813356 (September 7, 1995)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8517.10.0070
Headings: 8517
Product description
The merchandise is described in your letter as a telephone, Blair Product # 757801. It is a European design desk telephone that has a porcelain base and handset, a tone/pulse switch, last number re-dial, push-button key pad and hi/low/off ringer.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the telephone set will be 8517.10.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[Single line telephone sets: other].
Full text
NY 813356 SEP 7, 1995 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 813356 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8517.10.0070 Ms. Jacqueline A. Bonace Blair Corporation 220 Hickory Street Warren, PA 16366-0001 RE: The tariff classification of a telephone set from Taiwan Dear Ms. Bonace: In your letter dated August 7, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is described in your letter as a telephone, Blair Product # 757801. It is a European design desk telephone that has a porcelain base and handset, a tone/pulse switch, last number re-dial, push-button key pad and hi/low/off ringer. The applicable subheading for the telephone set will be 8517.10.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[Single line telephone sets: other]." The rate of duty will be 8.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of databank/ organizer and telephone from China.
The tariff classification of Wall Mounted Telephone from China
The tariff classification of a "Barbie" telephone from China
The tariff classification of a Caller ID with Telephone from China
The tariff classification of desk telephone from China
The tariff classification of an IC Card Displayphone from Japan
The tariff classification of various telephones from China and Indonesia
The tariff classification of a home phone center from China.
The tariff classification of telephone instruments from Japan
Programmable Telephone Answering and Recording System
Follow 813356
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.