The tariff classification of Bluetooth Cards and adapters from Taiwan.
Issued October 18, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8525.20.9080
Headings: 8525
Product description
Based on the information provided and your answers to questions asked in the rejection letter there appears to be no clear principal function for these items in Chapter 84 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card (Model # F8T020), Bluetooth PC Card (Model# F8T002 and Bluetooth USB Adapter (Model # F8T001) will be 8525.20.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radiobroadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras or other video camera recorders; digital cameras: Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: Other … Other.
Full text
NY I87015 October 18, 2002 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:108:I87015 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8525.20.9080 Mr. Roy Kwong Belkin Components 501 West Walnut Street Compton, Ca 90220-5221 RE: The tariff classification of Bluetooth Cards and adapters from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Kwong: In your letter dated October 3, 2002 you requested, a tariff classification ruling. The samples you have submitted, Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card (Model # F8T020), Bluetooth PC Card (Model# F8T002 and Bluetooth USB Adapter (Model # F8T001) are transmitters which provide simultaneous reception and transmission between PDA, Laptop computers, and desktop computers with USB ports and other devices such as computers, printers, and mobile phones without the use of cables. Based on the information provided and your answers to questions asked in the rejection letter there appears to be no clear principal function for these items in Chapter 84 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The applicable subheading for the Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card (Model # F8T020), Bluetooth PC Card (Model# F8T002 and Bluetooth USB Adapter (Model # F8T001) will be 8525.20.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radiobroadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras or other video camera recorders; digital cameras: Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: Other … Other. 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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