The tariff classification of a power distribution unit from India
Issued April 23, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8536.30.8000
Headings: 8536
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample and information, the power distribution unit, identified as item number AP7626, is an electrical multi-outlet power strip with built-in overload protection.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the power distribution unit, item number AP7626, will be 8536.30.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits: Other.
Full text
NY J81768 April 23, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 J81768 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8536.30.8000 Ms. Karen A. Sousa American Power Conversion Corporation P.O. Box 278 132 Fairgrounds Road West Kingston, RI 02892 RE: The tariff classification of a power distribution unit from India Dear Ms. Sousa: In your letter dated March 26, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample and information, the power distribution unit, identified as item number AP7626, is an electrical multi-outlet power strip with built-in overload protection. The applicable subheading for the power distribution unit, item number AP7626, will be 8536.30.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits: Other. The duty rate will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 8536.30.8000, HTS, which are products of India may be entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. The GSP is subject to modification and periodic suspension, which may affect the status of your transaction at the time of entry for consumption or withdrawal from warehouse. To obtain current information on GSP, check our Web site at www.cbp.gov and search for the term "GSP". 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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