The tariff classification of Power Supplies and Dimmers from Canada.

NY 880497 December 10, 1992 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 880497 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.0060; 8533.39.0040 Mr. Ed Baker A.N. Deringer, Inc. 30 West Service Road Champlain, NY 12919 RE: The tariff classification of Power Supplies and Dimmers from Canada. Dear Mr. Baker: In your letter dated November 17, 1992, on behalf of Transfotec International of St. Eustache, PQ, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The power supplies, identified in the submitted literature as TFT Neon tube power supplies , Models TFT-01-1500, TFT-02- 3000, TFT-04-6000, TFT-04D-6000, and TFT-06-9000 are state of the art solid state technology that offer uniform brightness along the entire length of the tube. They are designed to replace various transformers. The supplier states that the power supplies convert one alternating current (AC) to a different AC voltage and frequency. The dimmer identified in the literature as models TFT-D01, is a dimmer that employs state of the art solid state technology and is designed to be used only with the TFT Electronic Neon Tube Power Supply, Models 05-7500V and 06-9000V. Up to two power supplies can be dimmed simultaneously. The dimmer appears to be a variable resistor. The applicable subheading for the power supplies, models TFT-01-1500, TFT-02-3000, TFT-04-6000, TFT-04D-6000, and TFT-06- 9000 will be 8504.40.0060, HTS, which provides for "[other static converters]." The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the dimmer will be 8533.39.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[dimmers]." The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. Goods classifiable under subheading 8504.40.0060, HTS, which have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 0.6 percent rate of duty under the United States - Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. Goods classifiable under subheading 8533.39.0060, HTS, which have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a free rate of duty under the United States - Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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