The tariff classification of CD-ROM drives, and componentsfrom Japan, Singapore and Taiwan.

NY 890485 September 27, 1993 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 890485 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8471.93.5000; 8473.30.4000; 8524.90.4080; 8544.41.0000 Mr. J.R. Fentress P.O. Box 17347 Washington, D.C. 20041 RE: The tariff classification of CD-ROM drives, and components from Japan, Singapore and Taiwan. Dear Mr. Fentress: In your letter dated September 7, 1993, on behalf of Kiss Technology Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration involves CD-Rom Drives, AT or SCSI interface cards, Sound cards, cable, audio cable, and software which are used in a personal computer. The CD-ROM Drive measures 5 3/4 inches in width, 7 5/8 inches in depth, and 1 5/8 inches in height. There are 4-different models. They are as follows: Panasonic 522B; Panasonic 562B; Panasonic 532B, and Panasonic 533B. These are all physically incorporated into the computer, and can play compact discs that the computer can read. They appear to be of the type that are principally used for the storage and the retrieval of data. The AT or SCSI Interface Card measures 3 3/4 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches in length. The interface card is physically incorporated within the computer, and allows the CD-ROM drive to communicate with the computer through the cables. The Sound cards are used to emulate sound for the computer. The card measures 4 1/4 inches wide by 8 inches in length, and is physically incorporated with the computer. There are 3 different brands: the Creative Labs Soundblaster Pro, the Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum 16, and the LaserWave Supra 16. The applicable subheading for the CD-Rom Drives will be 8471.93.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other storage units, not assembled in cabinets for placing on a table, desk, wall, floor or similar place. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the AT or SCSI Interface cards, and the Sound cards will be 8473.30.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8471 not incorporating a cathode ray tube. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the cable and audio cable will be 8544.41.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, fitted with connectors. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the software disks will be 8524.90.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other recorded media. The rate of duty will be 9.7 cents per square meter of recording surface. 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