D82922 D8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector element from England

Issued October 27, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8533.40.8070

Headings: 8533

Product description

The tariff classification of a Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector element from England

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector element will be 8533.40.8070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Other variable resistors.

Full text

NY D82922 October 27, 1998 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 D82922 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8533.40.8070 Mr. Bob Harris Tempo Tech Controls Inc. 2400 Wyecroft Road #3 Oakville, Ontario Canada L6L6M8 RE: The tariff classification of a Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector element from England Dear Mr. Harris: In your letter dated September 21, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is described in your letter as a Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector (PRTD) element. These resistance elements are used in temperature measurement up to 1000 degrees Celsius. They are linear and have a positive temperature coefficient. The elements are used in the manufacture of probes for Resistance Temperature Detectors. The applicable subheading for the Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector element will be 8533.40.8070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Other variable resistors... Other... Other: Other." The rate of duty will be 2.7 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 Eileen Kaplan at 212-466-5673. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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