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The tariff classification of a "Socket Assembly Power Point" from Japan
Issued July 21, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8536.69.8000
Headings: 8536
Product description
As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the “Socket Assembly Power Point” is an electrical socket of the type found in vehicles. It is located in the dashboard and can be used to plug in accessories such as a portable telephone or other electrical apparatus.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Socket Assembly Power Point” will be 8536.69.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lamp holders, plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: Other.
Full text
NY E83782 July 21, 1999 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 E83782 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8536.69.8000 Ms. Amy Register Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. 25 Atlantic Ave. Erlanger, KY 41018 RE: The tariff classification of a “Socket Assembly Power Point” from Japan Dear Ms. Register: In your letter dated June 22, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the “Socket Assembly Power Point” is an electrical socket of the type found in vehicles. It is located in the dashboard and can be used to plug in accessories such as a portable telephone or other electrical apparatus. The applicable subheading for the “Socket Assembly Power Point” will be 8536.69.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lamp holders, plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: 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 David Curran at 212-637-7049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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