The tariff classification of ArialPhone from China
Issued May 14, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8517.50.5000
Headings: 8517
Product description
The merchandise is described in your letter as a ArialPhone voice based wireless earset communications device. The ArialPhone is composed of two basic sets of hardware: a Base Station (BS) and an Earset (ES). The ArialPhone expands the functionality of the standard line telephone and is designed for the small or home office. The Base Station (BS) utilizes 900 MHz spread spectrum technology and connects to 1.) the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) by a standard phone line 2.) AC power via a standard power adapter and 3.) a computer through a standard USB connection. It also contains two battery-charging slots for recharging the batteries used by the Earset (ES). The ES is powered by one of the two Lithium Ion Polymer batteries and has only one control feature, an action button that alerts the ArialPhone system to act upon the next spoken command. The ArialPhone is designed to be worn on the head and is not designed to be stationed on the BS other than to be parked once with the base station to register it with the BS. Both unit contain radio frequency receivers, transmitters and amplifiers.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the ArialPhone will be 8517.50.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “ Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy … Other apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: Other: Telephonic.
Full text
NY H80244 May 14, 2001 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 H80244 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8517.50.5000 Mr. Gerald L. Hansberger C.O.O. ArialPhone L.L.C. 3 Hawthorne Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061 RE: The tariff classification of ArialPhone from China Dear Mr. Hansberger: In your letter dated April 19, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is described in your letter as a ArialPhone voice based wireless earset communications device. The ArialPhone is composed of two basic sets of hardware: a Base Station (BS) and an Earset (ES). The ArialPhone expands the functionality of the standard line telephone and is designed for the small or home office. The Base Station (BS) utilizes 900 MHz spread spectrum technology and connects to 1.) the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) by a standard phone line 2.) AC power via a standard power adapter and 3.) a computer through a standard USB connection. It also contains two battery-charging slots for recharging the batteries used by the Earset (ES). The ES is powered by one of the two Lithium Ion Polymer batteries and has only one control feature, an action button that alerts the ArialPhone system to act upon the next spoken command. The ArialPhone is designed to be worn on the head and is not designed to be stationed on the BS other than to be parked once with the base station to register it with the BS. Both unit contain radio frequency receivers, transmitters and amplifiers. The applicable subheading for the ArialPhone will be 8517.50.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “ Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy … Other apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: Other: Telephonic.” 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
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of network devices from China
The tariff classification of telecommunications apparatus and parts thereof from the Dominican Republic
The tariff classification of a Ringmax Extension Phone Ringer from China
The tariff classification of Phonemax Telephone, Teletalker Telephone Ringmax Extension Phone Ringer, Battery Charger and Rechargeable (NiMH) 9-volt Battery from China and Taiwan
The tariff classification of VoIP Station Gateway Model DG-104SH and Residential Gateway with 2-Port Voice Model DVG-1052S from Taiwan
The tariff classification of a NIS2120 Small Communication Device from Indonesia
The tariff classification of a VoiceFlow Unit
The tariff classification of Access Bank I and Adit 600
The tariff classification of a Nova Telephone Headset System from Mexico
The tariff classification of “TeleZapper” from Hong Kong
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.
Book a demo →