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The tariff classification of DVD Analyzers from the United Kingdom
Issued April 16, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9031.49.9000
Headings: 9031
Product description
The DVD Analyzer is used to test and inspect DVDs. The analyzer contains a specially customized SDP-1000 drive from Pulstec. The analyzer incorporates optical elements in the DVD player system and utilizes laser light as its light source. The DVD analyzer tests electrical and recorded parameters as well as physical measurements such as space layer thickness, vertical deviation and track pitch.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the DVD Analyzer will be 9031.49.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, other optical instruments and appliances, other.
Full text
NY I80233 April 16, 2002 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:114 I80233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9031.49.9000 Mr. Richard Zupito Montgomery International Inc. 233 S. Gov. Printz Blvd. P.O. Box 124 Essington, PA 19029-0124 RE: The tariff classification of DVD Analyzers from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Zupito: In your letter dated March 28, 2002, on behalf of AECO, Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The DVD Analyzer is used to test and inspect DVDs. The analyzer contains a specially customized SDP-1000 drive from Pulstec. The analyzer incorporates optical elements in the DVD player system and utilizes laser light as its light source. The DVD analyzer tests electrical and recorded parameters as well as physical measurements such as space layer thickness, vertical deviation and track pitch. The applicable subheading for the DVD Analyzer will be 9031.49.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, other optical instruments and appliances, other. The rate of duty will be 3.5 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 Barbara Kiefer at 646-733-3019. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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