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The tariff classification of an “Inductor” from China
Issued June 18, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8504.40.8500
Headings: 8504
Product description
The merchandise is described in your letter as “Inductors”. This inductor performs as part of a LC circuit in a filter. An LC circuit includes L (inductance) and C (capacitance) which work together to filter the undesired signals. The inductor is a component used for DSL filter that is used to deter noise that comes through DSL Internet Access Line. The inductor acts as the “L” (inductance) part of the filter. The DSL uses existing telephone lines. There are two windings in this inductor and each winding provides an inductance of 8.5 m H + - 10% in the filter circuit. A sample of the merchandise was submitted to this office.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Inductor” will be 8504.40.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Static converters: For telecommunications apparatus.
Full text
NY H81285 June 18, 2001 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 H81285 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.8500 Ms. Roxanne Peiffer Norman G. Jensen, Inc. 3050 Metro Drive Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55425 RE: The tariff classification of an “Inductor” from China Dear Ms. Peiffer: In your letter dated May 16, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Synergy of Irvine, California. The merchandise is described in your letter as “Inductors”. This inductor performs as part of a LC circuit in a filter. An LC circuit includes L (inductance) and C (capacitance) which work together to filter the undesired signals. The inductor is a component used for DSL filter that is used to deter noise that comes through DSL Internet Access Line. The inductor acts as the “L” (inductance) part of the filter. The DSL uses existing telephone lines. There are two windings in this inductor and each winding provides an inductance of 8.5 m H + - 10% in the filter circuit. A sample of the merchandise was submitted to this office. The applicable subheading for the “Inductor” will be 8504.40.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Static converters: For telecommunications 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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