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The tariff classification of a controller
Issued April 9, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8537.10.90
Headings: 8537
Product description
As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the controller, identified as Model PC100, appears to be a programmable type controller for use in heating and cooling applications.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Model PC100 controller will be 8537.10.90, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other boards, panels, …, for electric control or the distribution of electricity…: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V.
Full text
NY D89877 April 9, 1999 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 D89877 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8537.10.90 Ms. Susan Daniel Sun Electronic Systems, Inc. 1900 Shepard Drive Titusville, FL 32780 RE: The tariff classification of a controller Dear Ms. Daniel: In your letter dated March 24, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the controller, identified as Model PC100, appears to be a programmable type controller for use in heating and cooling applications. The applicable subheading for the Model PC100 controller will be 8537.10.90, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other boards, panels, …, for electric control or the distribution of electricity…: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V. 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 212-637-7049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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