E86245 E8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of an AM/FM radio from China.

Issued August 25, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8527.19.1000

Headings: 8527

Product description

Based upon the literature submitted, item number TR102, is a portable battery operated AM/FM radio incorporating a headphone jack, rod antenna and an LCD clock.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for this radio will be 8527.19.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Reception apparatus for radiotelephony.

Full text

NY E86245 August 25, 1999 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:108 E86245 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8527.19.1000 Ms. Karen Kelly Casio Phonemate 20665 Manhattan Place Torrence, California 90501 RE: The tariff classification of an AM/FM radio from China. Dear Ms. Kelly: In your letter dated August 13, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Based upon the literature submitted, item number TR102, is a portable battery operated AM/FM radio incorporating a headphone jack, rod antenna and an LCD clock. The applicable subheading for this radio will be 8527.19.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Reception apparatus for radiotelephony...: Radiobroadcast receivers capable of operating without an external source of power...: Other: Valued not over $40 each, incorporating a clock or clock-timer, not in combination with any other article, and not designed for motor vehicle installation. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Michael Contino at 212-637-7039. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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