The tariff classification of a connector unit from Taiwan
Issued October 10, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8544.41.8000
Headings: 8544
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample and technical information, this connector unit consists of a length of insulated electric conductor with a connector at each end, and is used to connect a cellular telephone to a headset. The insulated conductor is rated at between 3 and 5 volts.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the connector unit will be 8544.41.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 V: Fitted with connectors: Other.
Full text
NY G82031 October 10, 2000 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 G82031 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8544.41.8000 Mr. Philip Lee Marco Polo Express International, Inc. 11222 La Cienega Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90304 RE: The tariff classification of a connector unit from Taiwan Dear Mr. Lee: In your letter dated August 30, 2000, on behalf of Green Energy, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample and technical information, this connector unit consists of a length of insulated electric conductor with a connector at each end, and is used to connect a cellular telephone to a headset. The insulated conductor is rated at between 3 and 5 volts. The applicable subheading for the connector unit will be 8544.41.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 V: Fitted with connectors: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.6 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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