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The tariff classification of a CD-ROM software video game from Norway and Denmark.
Issued January 28, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
Product description
The item in question is CD-ROM software game denoted as the Pinchcliffe Grand Prix. It is designed as a Windows based game for use on an ADP machine. It is based upon a Norwegian produced movie of the same name. Based upon the attached literature it demonstrates the characteristics of instructions, data, sound, image and interactivity while being used on an ADP machine.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the CD-ROM software game will be 8524.39.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Records, tapes and other recorded media for sound or other similarly recorded phenomena, including matrices and masters for the production of records, but excluding products of chapter 37: Discs for laser reading systems: Other: For reproducing representations of instructions, data, sound and image, recorded in a machine readable binary form, and capable of being ,manipulated or providing interactivity to a user, by means of an automatic data processing machine; proprietary format recorded discs.
Full text
NY H87840 January 28, 2002 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:108 H87840 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8524. 39.4000 Mr. Berit Sjovik Caprino Video Games Distribution AS Martin Lingesvei 15-25 1367 Snaroya, Norway RE: The tariff classification of a CD-ROM software video game from Norway and Denmark. Dear Mr. Sjovit: In your letter dated January 11, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is CD-ROM software game denoted as the Pinchcliffe Grand Prix. It is designed as a Windows based game for use on an ADP machine. It is based upon a Norwegian produced movie of the same name. Based upon the attached literature it demonstrates the characteristics of instructions, data, sound, image and interactivity while being used on an ADP machine. The applicable subheading for the CD-ROM software game will be 8524.39.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Records, tapes and other recorded media for sound or other similarly recorded phenomena, including matrices and masters for the production of records, but excluding products of chapter 37: Discs for laser reading systems: Other: For reproducing representations of instructions, data, sound and image, recorded in a machine readable binary form, and capable of being ,manipulated or providing interactivity to a user, by means of an automatic data processing machine; proprietary format recorded discs. 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 Michael Contino at 646-733-3014. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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