The tariff classification of Yamaha Silent Brass Systems from Japan.Dear Mr. Heck:
Issued November 6, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.89.9090
Headings: 8543
Product description
The items at issue are three Yamaha Silent Brass Systems that enable the musician to play his/her trumpet, trombone or french horn without disturbing others. The Silent Brass Systems consist of the Personal Studio Digital Processor (ST component), a Pickup Mute (PM component) which is a mute with an internal electric condenser microphone, a set of mini-stereo earphones, a special locking cable and a 120v AC/12v DC adapter. The System can also run on 6 AAA batteries. All three systems are identical except that the SB3 System is designed for a french horn, the SB5 System is designed for a trombone, and the SB7 System is designed for a trumpet.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Yamaha Silent Brass Systems will be 8543.89.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in chapter 85; parts thereof: Other.
Full text
NY A88586 November 6, 1996 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 A88586 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.9090 Mr. Dennis Heck Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue P.O. Box 6600 Buena Park, CA 90622-6600 RE: The tariff classification of Yamaha Silent Brass Systems from Japan. Dear Mr. Heck: In your letter dated October 11, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items at issue are three Yamaha Silent Brass Systems that enable the musician to play his/her trumpet, trombone or french horn without disturbing others. The Silent Brass Systems consist of the Personal Studio Digital Processor (ST component), a Pickup Mute (PM component) which is a mute with an internal electric condenser microphone, a set of mini-stereo earphones, a special locking cable and a 120v AC/12v DC adapter. The System can also run on 6 AAA batteries. All three systems are identical except that the SB3 System is designed for a french horn, the SB5 System is designed for a trombone, and the SB7 System is designed for a trumpet. The applicable subheading for the Yamaha Silent Brass Systems will be 8543.89.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in chapter 85; parts thereof: Other..other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 David Curran at 212-466-5680. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of a music synthesizer and modular plug-in boards from Japan.
The tariff classification of the "MC2 Study Concentration Learning System" from Korea
The tariff classification of the "Musical Dancing Graveyard Trio" from China
The tariff classification of an auto compact disc cleaner from Taiwan
The tariff classification of a "Smart Holder" from Taiwan
The tariff classification of a "Santa/Snowman Light Tester" from China
The tariff classification of a "Fender Magnetic Riff Jammer" from China
The tariff classification of Snow Village Collections accessories from China.
The tariff classification of an electronic mosquito swatter from China
The tariff classification of a "WORMGENIE" from Canada
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.
Book a demo →