The tariff classification of a control tower and software. The country of origin is not stated.
Issued February 28, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8537.10.9060, 8524.39.4000
Product description
As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the control tower is a programmable device that is designed to control various functions associated with pressure vessels and reactors. A tower can be configured to accommodate one or many process variables. The control tower is driven by “TowerView” software that is designed specifically for this purpose.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the control tower will be 8537.10.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other boards, panels, …, and other bases, …, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, …: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V. The applicable subheading for the “TowerView” software will be 8524.39.4000, HTS, which provides for 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 J80564 February 28, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 J80564 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8537.10.9060; 8524.39.4000 Ms. Shelley Vybiral Snap-tite, Inc. 8325 Hessinger Drive Erie, PA 16509 RE: The tariff classification of a control tower and software. The country of origin is not stated. Dear Ms Vybiral: In your letter dated January 28, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the control tower is a programmable device that is designed to control various functions associated with pressure vessels and reactors. A tower can be configured to accommodate one or many process variables. The control tower is driven by “TowerView” software that is designed specifically for this purpose. The applicable subheading for the control tower will be 8537.10.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other boards, panels, …, and other bases, …, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, …: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V. The general rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the “TowerView” software will be 8524.39.4000, HTS, which provides for 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 general 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 David Curran at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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