K87877 K8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Netshelter Enclosure from Thailand.

Issued July 28, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9403.20.0030

Headings: 9403

Product description

The item in question is the American Power Conversion (APC) Netshelter Enclosure item number AR2100BLK. It is used for storage of industry-standard, 19-inch or 23-inch rack-mount hardware, which includes servers, voice, date, networking, internetworking, and APC power-protection equipment. The Netshelter’s general features include adjustable mounting depth, lockable doors and side panels, multi-vendor equipment compatibility, Numbered U positions, optimized width, powder coat paint finish, protective grounding provisions, quick release doors, quick release side panels, reversible doors, roof and base cable access. The enclosures are solely made of metal. You have submitted a brochure on the product that includes photographs and descriptive literature for our review.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Netshelter Enclosure will be 9403.20.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other metal furniture, Other: Other.

Full text

NY K87877 July 28, 2004 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 K87877 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9403.20.0030 Ms. Donna M. Dion American Power Conversion Corporation 132 Fairgrounds Road West Kingston, RI 02892 RE: The tariff classification of a Netshelter Enclosure from Thailand. Dear Ms. Dion: In your letter dated July 19, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is the American Power Conversion (APC) Netshelter Enclosure item number AR2100BLK. It is used for storage of industry-standard, 19-inch or 23-inch rack-mount hardware, which includes servers, voice, date, networking, internetworking, and APC power-protection equipment. The Netshelter’s general features include adjustable mounting depth, lockable doors and side panels, multi-vendor equipment compatibility, Numbered U positions, optimized width, powder coat paint finish, protective grounding provisions, quick release doors, quick release side panels, reversible doors, roof and base cable access. The enclosures are solely made of metal. You have submitted a brochure on the product that includes photographs and descriptive literature for our review. The applicable subheading for the Netshelter Enclosure will be 9403.20.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other metal furniture, Other: Other.” 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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