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The tariff classification of a "PowerPak Color" from China.
Issued July 18, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9504.90.4000
Headings: 9504
Product description
You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as a “PowerPak Color”, part number P-946GSM. The item is designed for use exclusively with the “Game Boy Color” hand held video game. The “PowerPak Color” includes a power adapter and a power pack with built-in rechargeable batteries. The item will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTSUSA as an accessory for a game machine. You have not requested the return of your sample.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “PowerPak Color”, part number P-946GSM, will be 9504.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Articles for arcade, table or parlor games…parts and accessories thereof: Other: Game machines, other than those operated by coins, banknotes (paper currency), discs or similar articles; parts and accessories thereof.
Full text
NY I83564 July 18, 2002 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 I83564 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.4000 Richard Miller Recoton Corp. 2950 Lake Emma Road Lake Mary, Florida 32746 RE: The tariff classification of a “PowerPak Color” from China. Dear Mr. Miller: In your letter dated July 10, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as a “PowerPak Color”, part number P-946GSM. The item is designed for use exclusively with the “Game Boy Color” hand held video game. The “PowerPak Color” includes a power adapter and a power pack with built-in rechargeable batteries. The item will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTSUSA as an accessory for a game machine. You have not requested the return of your sample. The applicable subheading for the “PowerPak Color”, part number P-946GSM, will be 9504.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Articles for arcade, table or parlor games…parts and accessories thereof: Other: Game machines, other than those operated by coins, banknotes (paper currency), discs or similar articles; parts and accessories thereof.” 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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