The tariff classification of a printed circuit board from Hong Kong
Issued January 29, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.90.8880
Headings: 8543
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample, the printed circuit board measures approximately 4 ½ inches long and 1 ½ inches wide and contains a switch, two battery contacts, an IC chip and a plastic housing with motorized gear wheels. This board is used in a “Capti-View” display and allows the display to alternate the images shown on the screen.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the printed circuit board will be 8543.90.8880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
NY G85993 January 29, 2001 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 G85993 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.90.8880 Mr. Joseph R. Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc. 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of a printed circuit board from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated December 20, 2000, on behalf of Millworks Trading Company, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample, the printed circuit board measures approximately 4 ½ inches long and 1 ½ inches wide and contains a switch, two battery contacts, an IC chip and a plastic housing with motorized gear wheels. This board is used in a “Capti-View” display and allows the display to alternate the images shown on the screen. The applicable subheading for the printed circuit board will be 8543.90.8880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS: Other: Other: 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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