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The tariff classification of a Power Pack for Train Sets from China
Issued November 9, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8504.40.9510
Headings: 8504
Product description
A sample is marked "Hobby Transformer." It has an input of 120 VAC 50/60Hz and an output open circuit of 18 VAC and 16 VDC 13W. There is one set of connections for the DC train and a second set of connections for accessories that run on AC. The principal function of the unit is as a rectifying power supply for DC model trains.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Power Pack for Train Sets will be 8504.40.9510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Rectifiers and rectifying apparatus: Power supplies: With a power output not exceeding 50W.
Full text
NY D83710 November 9, 1998 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 D83710 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.9510 Ms. Nikki Mort Life-Like Products, Inc. 1600 Union Avenue Baltimore, MD 21211-1998 RE: The tariff classification of a Power Pack for Train Sets from China Dear Ms. Mort: In your letter dated September 24, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is described as a Power Pack for Train Sets item #583405. A sample was submitted. A sample is marked "Hobby Transformer." It has an input of 120 VAC 50/60Hz and an output open circuit of 18 VAC and 16 VDC 13W. There is one set of connections for the DC train and a second set of connections for accessories that run on AC. The principal function of the unit is as a rectifying power supply for DC model trains. The applicable subheading for the Power Pack for Train Sets will be 8504.40.9510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Rectifiers and rectifying apparatus: Power supplies: With a power output not exceeding 50W." The rate of duty will be 1.8 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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