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The tariff classification of a luggage locator from China
Issued November 26, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8531.80.9040
Headings: 8531
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample and descriptive literature, the luggage locator is a battery operated two-piece system consisting of a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter is carried on an individual and the receiver is attached to a luggage handle. Depressing a button on the transmitter activates the receiver causing it to emit a flashing light and ringing sound.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the luggage locator will be 8531.80.9040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electric sound or visual signaling apparatus…: Other.
Full text
NY E89372 November 26, 1999 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 E89372 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8531.80.9040 Ms. Patti Cordo American Cargo Express 4402 NW 74 Avenue Miami, FL 33166 RE: The tariff classification of a luggage locator from China Dear Ms. Cordo: In your letter dated October 29, 1999, on behalf of Luggage Locator, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample and descriptive literature, the luggage locator is a battery operated two-piece system consisting of a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter is carried on an individual and the receiver is attached to a luggage handle. Depressing a button on the transmitter activates the receiver causing it to emit a flashing light and ringing sound. The applicable subheading for the luggage locator will be 8531.80.9040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electric sound or visual signaling apparatus…: Other. The rate of duty will be 1.3 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 David Curran at 212-637-7049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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