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The tariff classification of a VIP Power Trak Induction power and control system and a coil assembly from England.
Issued March 11, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8504.40.9580, 8504.50.8000
Headings: 8504
Product description
The merchandise described in your letter and attached literature are: 1) VIP Power Trak induction power and control system for induction furnaces. This unit is based on an AC-to-DC-to-AC conversion design. The inverter section of this power converter is tuned to provide controlled medium frequency. 2) Coil assembly. This unit is the induction coil for the furnace.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the VIP Power Trak induction and control system will be 8504.40.9580, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for “Static converters: Other: Other”. The applicable subheading for the coil assembly will be 8504.50.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for “Other inductors: Other”.
Full text
NY D88104 March 11, 1999 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 D88104 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.9580; 8504.50.8000 Mr. Lloyd A. Williams Howmet Corporation Howmet Logistics Services 926 East Lincolnway La Porte, IN 46350 RE: The tariff classification of a VIP Power Trak Induction power and control system and a coil assembly from England. Dear Mr. Williams: In your letter dated February 5, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise described in your letter and attached literature are: 1) VIP Power Trak induction power and control system for induction furnaces. This unit is based on an AC-to-DC-to-AC conversion design. The inverter section of this power converter is tuned to provide controlled medium frequency. 2) Coil assembly. This unit is the induction coil for the furnace. The applicable subheading for the VIP Power Trak induction and control system will be 8504.40.9580, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for “Static converters: Other: Other”. The general rate of duty will be 1.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the coil assembly will be 8504.50.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for “Other inductors: Other”. The general rate of duty will be 3 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 S. Kaplan at 212-637-7048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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