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The tariff classification of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) MCP Series Models MCP 6000, MCP 6001, MCP 8000, MCP 8001, & MCP 10000 from Taiwan
Issued April 13, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8504.40.8500
Headings: 8504
Product description
The Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) MCP Series Models MCP 6000, MCP 6001, MCP 8000, MCP 8001, & MCP 10000 is described in your letter as a UPS series that provides the cleanest, most regulated power protection from sags, surges, voltage spikes and blackouts, using on-line dual-conversion output. The series accepts input voltages of 208, 220, 230 and 240. Applications of these models include mission critical servers, computer work groups, PBS systems, telecommunications and other critical devices. These UPSs’ have applications in both Automatic Data Processing (ADP) machines of heading 8471 and Telecommunications of heading 8517. Therefore, two subheadings are under consideration; 8504.40.70, which provides for Static converters: Power supplies for ADP machines and 8504.40.85, which provides for Static converters: For telecommunications apparatus. However, since it cannot be determined which heading provides the most specific description for these UPSs’ nor can essential character be determined, classification is arrived at in accordance with General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 6 & 3 (c). These UPSs’ are classifiable under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among the two aforementioned subheadings, both meriting equal consideration. In this instance, subheading 8504.40.85 applies.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) MCP Series Models MCP 6000, MCP 6001, MCP 8000, MCP 8001, & MCP 10000 will be 8504.40.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Static converters: For telecommunication apparatus”.
Full text
NY G89658 April 13, 2001 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 G89658 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.8500 Ms. Dana L. Trout Vice President/Imports Trans-Trade, Inc. Alliance Airport 400 Intermodal Pkwy. Ste. 150 Ft. Worth, TX 76177 RE: The tariff classification of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) MCP Series Models MCP 6000, MCP 6001, MCP 8000, MCP 8001, & MCP 10000 from Taiwan Dear Ms. Trout: In your letter dated March 26, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on behalf of Para Systems, Inc. The Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) MCP Series Models MCP 6000, MCP 6001, MCP 8000, MCP 8001, & MCP 10000 is described in your letter as a UPS series that provides the cleanest, most regulated power protection from sags, surges, voltage spikes and blackouts, using on-line dual-conversion output. The series accepts input voltages of 208, 220, 230 and 240. Applications of these models include mission critical servers, computer work groups, PBS systems, telecommunications and other critical devices. These UPSs’ have applications in both Automatic Data Processing (ADP) machines of heading 8471 and Telecommunications of heading 8517. Therefore, two subheadings are under consideration; 8504.40.70, which provides for Static converters: Power supplies for ADP machines and 8504.40.85, which provides for Static converters: For telecommunications apparatus. However, since it cannot be determined which heading provides the most specific description for these UPSs’ nor can essential character be determined, classification is arrived at in accordance with General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 6 & 3 (c). These UPSs’ are classifiable under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among the two aforementioned subheadings, both meriting equal consideration. In this instance, subheading 8504.40.85 applies. The applicable subheading for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) MCP Series Models MCP 6000, MCP 6001, MCP 8000, MCP 8001, & MCP 10000 will be 8504.40.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Static converters: For telecommunication apparatus”. 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 Linda M. Hackett at 212-637-7048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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