J83020 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a PCMCIA shield from Taiwan

Issued May 2, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8538.90.8080

Headings: 8538

Product description

As indicated by the submitted sample and information, the PCMCIA shield, identified as part number 71236-008, is a component of a connector that accepts a PCMCIA card.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the PCMCIA shield, part number 71236-008, will be 8538.90.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537: Other: Other: Other.

Full text

NY J83020 May 2, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 J83020 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8538.90.8080 Ms. Kimberly M. Novak Emery Customs Brokers 6940 Engle Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 RE: The tariff classification of a PCMCIA shield from Taiwan Dear Ms. Novak: In your letter dated March 28, 2003, on behalf of FCI USA, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample and information, the PCMCIA shield, identified as part number 71236-008, is a component of a connector that accepts a PCMCIA card. The applicable subheading for the PCMCIA shield, part number 71236-008, will be 8538.90.8080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537: Other: Other: 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 David Curran at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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