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The tariff classification of a computer enhancement board from Hong Kong.
Issued January 24, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8473.30.1000
Headings: 8473
Product description
The merchandise under consideration involves a computer enhancement board which is known as a "Graphic Accelerator Board" (AccelR8 board). The AccelR8 provides buffered display at high resolution (1024x768) supporting a standard 16 bit Z-buffer that can be upgraded to a 24 bit Z-buffer for visually demanding applications. The AccelR8 board's enhancement board's features enable users to visualize, edit, and complete 3D designs faster and easier. This "Graphic Accelerator Board" utilizes an automatic data processing system's main CPU to perform graphic operations parallel with its graphics processor. Installing an additional AccelR8 in a system provides users with twice the screen area for 3D design and modeling. The AccelR8 board is IBM PC compatible with an Intel Pentium processor or a supported system with a high performance RISC processor.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "AccelR8 Graphic Accelerator Board" will be 8473.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8471, printed circuit assemblies, for automatic data processing machines.
Full text
NY 818679 January 24, 1996 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MA:110 818679 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8473.30.1000 Mr. Renee Dils Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. P.O. Box 2568 Zip 94083-2568 578 Eccles Avenue South San Francisco, Ca 94080 RE: The tariff classification of a computer enhancement board from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Dils: In your letter dated January 18, 1996, on behalf of Accelgraphic's Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration involves a computer enhancement board which is known as a "Graphic Accelerator Board" (AccelR8 board). The AccelR8 provides buffered display at high resolution (1024x768) supporting a standard 16 bit Z-buffer that can be upgraded to a 24 bit Z-buffer for visually demanding applications. The AccelR8 board's enhancement board's features enable users to visualize, edit, and complete 3D designs faster and easier. This "Graphic Accelerator Board" utilizes an automatic data processing system's main CPU to perform graphic operations parallel with its graphics processor. Installing an additional AccelR8 in a system provides users with twice the screen area for 3D design and modeling. The AccelR8 board is IBM PC compatible with an Intel Pentium processor or a supported system with a high performance RISC processor. The applicable subheading for the "AccelR8 Graphic Accelerator Board" will be 8473.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8471, printed circuit assemblies, for automatic data processing machines. The rate of duty will be free. 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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