The tariff classification of electrical apparatus from Taiwan and China
Issued July 31, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.89.9695, 8536.90.4000, 8546.90.0000
Product description
As indicated by the submitted samples, one group of apparatus is used as wiring accessories for automobile audio systems. This group consists of a crimp cap; quick disconnects; a butt connector; a quick splice; a ring terminal, and a spade terminal. Another item, identified as item XO11, is described as a Line Out Converter and is used for the connection of electrical wiring to a housing that can accept an RCA connection.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the crimp cap and quick splice will be 8546.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical insulators. The applicable subheading for the quick disconnects, the butt connector, the ring terminal, and the spade terminal will be 8536.90.4000, HTS, which provides for terminals, electrical splices, and electrical couplings. The applicable subheading for the Line Out Converter, item XO11, will be 8543.89.9695, HTS, which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, …, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS.
Full text
NY J86738 July 31, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 J86738 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8546.90.0000; 8536.90.4000; 8543.89.9695 Mr. Asi Rayn Shaghal Import and Export, Ltd. 227 South Robertson Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 RE: The tariff classification of electrical apparatus from Taiwan and China Dear Mr. Rayn: In your letter dated June 20, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted samples, one group of apparatus is used as wiring accessories for automobile audio systems. This group consists of a crimp cap; quick disconnects; a butt connector; a quick splice; a ring terminal, and a spade terminal. Another item, identified as item XO11, is described as a Line Out Converter and is used for the connection of electrical wiring to a housing that can accept an RCA connection. The applicable subheading for the crimp cap and quick splice will be 8546.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical insulators. The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for the quick disconnects, the butt connector, the ring terminal, and the spade terminal will be 8536.90.4000, HTS, which provides for terminals, electrical splices, and electrical couplings. The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for the Line Out Converter, item XO11, will be 8543.89.9695, HTS, which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, …, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS. The rate of duty will be 2.6 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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