The tariff classification of a joystick from China.
Issued October 31, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8471.92.8880
Headings: 8471
Product description
The merchandise under consideration involves a "Wireless Joystick" which is an infra-red unit for use with IBM PC compatible computers. This device consists of a docking station which functions as a receiver, and the wireless joystick which operates as a transmitter-controller. The docking station is connected to the joystick port of the computer by a cable with a 15-pin connection. The battery operated wireless joystick rests in the docking station when not in use, and is a wireless hand held unit when in use. The joystick-controller communicates with the computer by trans- mitting infra-red signals to the docking station which is connected to the computer. The design of this unit possesses both analog sensing for 3D, driving, fight and space simulations, and digital sensing for arcade, action and digital games. This device will allow the user to sit, stand or even walk around the room while playing computer games. The docking station and the joystick appears to meet the requirements of GRI-3(b) since it is imported, sold and marketed as a retail set. The essential character of this set is exemplified by the wireless joystick. This device also meets the definition of an input "unit" as per Legal Note 5(B) to Chapter 84 of the HTS.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this "Wireless Joystick" unit which incorporates the docking station and joystick will be 8471.92.8880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other input units.
Full text
NY 816161 October 31, 1995 CLA-2-84:R:N1:110 816161 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8471.92.8880 Mr. Dennis Heck Tower Group International, Inc. 2400 Marine Avenue Redondo Beach, California 90278-1103 RE: The tariff classification of a joystick from China. Dear Mr. Heck: In your letter dated October 23, 1995, on behalf of Vivitar Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration involves a "Wireless Joystick" which is an infra-red unit for use with IBM PC compatible computers. This device consists of a docking station which functions as a receiver, and the wireless joystick which operates as a transmitter-controller. The docking station is connected to the joystick port of the computer by a cable with a 15-pin connection. The battery operated wireless joystick rests in the docking station when not in use, and is a wireless hand held unit when in use. The joystick-controller communicates with the computer by trans- mitting infra-red signals to the docking station which is connected to the computer. The design of this unit possesses both analog sensing for 3D, driving, fight and space simulations, and digital sensing for arcade, action and digital games. This device will allow the user to sit, stand or even walk around the room while playing computer games. The docking station and the joystick appears to meet the requirements of GRI-3(b) since it is imported, sold and marketed as a retail set. The essential character of this set is exemplified by the wireless joystick. This device also meets the definition of an input "unit" as per Legal Note 5(B) to Chapter 84 of the HTS. The applicable subheading for this "Wireless Joystick" unit which incorporates the docking station and joystick will be 8471.92.8880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other input units. The rate of duty will be 3 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Art Brodbeck at 212-466-5490. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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