The tariff classification of 5 video game accessories from China.
Issued May 27, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9504.90.4000
Headings: 9504
Product description
You are requesting the tariff classification on 5 video game accessories for video game consoles and games. The first model, PS1511, is a memory card for Psone and PlayStation, which utilizes monitors or television receivers. The second model, UN0731, is a 6-foot universal S-Video/AV cable. The item works with all consoles and is operational with PlayStation 2, Psone, XBOX, GameCube and N64. The device is used with a monitor or a television receiver. The third model, PS2730, is also a S-Video/AV cable that may only be used with PlayStation 2 and Psone. The fourth model, PS2F61, is a RF adapter for PlayStation 2 and Psone. The adapter connects the PlayStation 2 or Psone to any television or monitor that has a coaxial connection. The fifth model, XBOF11, is a RF adapter for XBOX. The adapter connects the XBOX video game console to any television or monitor that has a coaxial connection. All five models are only operational with the video games that are named in the foregoing descriptions of each model. The proper classification will be in Chapter 95 of the HTS as other game machine accessories. You have not requested the return of your samples.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the 5 video game accessories, item #’s PS1511, UN0731, PS2730, PS2F61 and XBOF11, will be 9504.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other: game machines, other than those operated by coins, banknotes (paper currency), discs or similar articles; parts and accessories thereof.
Full text
NY J84563 May 27, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 J84563 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.4000 Ms. Aasha B. Desloge Best Buy 7601 Penn Ave S Building D4 Richfield, MN 55423 RE: The tariff classification of 5 video game accessories from China. Dear Mr. Desloge: In your letter dated May 8, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on 5 video game accessories for video game consoles and games. The first model, PS1511, is a memory card for Psone and PlayStation, which utilizes monitors or television receivers. The second model, UN0731, is a 6-foot universal S-Video/AV cable. The item works with all consoles and is operational with PlayStation 2, Psone, XBOX, GameCube and N64. The device is used with a monitor or a television receiver. The third model, PS2730, is also a S-Video/AV cable that may only be used with PlayStation 2 and Psone. The fourth model, PS2F61, is a RF adapter for PlayStation 2 and Psone. The adapter connects the PlayStation 2 or Psone to any television or monitor that has a coaxial connection. The fifth model, XBOF11, is a RF adapter for XBOX. The adapter connects the XBOX video game console to any television or monitor that has a coaxial connection. All five models are only operational with the video games that are named in the foregoing descriptions of each model. The proper classification will be in Chapter 95 of the HTS as other game machine accessories. You have not requested the return of your samples. The applicable subheading for the 5 video game accessories, item #’s PS1511, UN0731, PS2730, PS2F61 and XBOF11, will be 9504.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 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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