L82450 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a television from China.

Issued February 10, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8528.13.0005

Headings: 8528

Product description

The item in question is a portable black and white television, combined in the same housing, with a CD player and AM/FM radio. It is denoted as model number 339 (sample enclosed). The item incorporates a fully functional black and white television receiver with a screen diagonal measurement of 5 inches. The user can also play audio CD-ROMS and receive AM/FM radiobroadcast programming.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the black and white television will be 8528.13.0005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radiobroadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; video monitors and video projectors: Reception apparatus for television whether or not incorporating radiobroadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: Black and White or other monochrome … Combined with radiobroadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, having a video display diagonal: Not exceeding 16cm.

Full text

NY L82450 February 10, 2005 CLA-2-85: RR: NC: 1:108 L82450 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8528.13.0005 Ms. Peggy Compton Electro Brand Inc. 1127 S. Mannheim Rd. Suite 305 Westchester, IL 60154 RE: The tariff classification of a television from China. Dear Ms. Compton: In your letter dated February 2, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is a portable black and white television, combined in the same housing, with a CD player and AM/FM radio. It is denoted as model number 339 (sample enclosed). The item incorporates a fully functional black and white television receiver with a screen diagonal measurement of 5 inches. The user can also play audio CD-ROMS and receive AM/FM radiobroadcast programming. The applicable subheading for the black and white television will be 8528.13.0005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radiobroadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; video monitors and video projectors: Reception apparatus for television whether or not incorporating radiobroadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: Black and White or other monochrome … Combined with radiobroadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, having a video display diagonal: Not exceeding 16cm. The rate of duty will be 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 Michael Contino at 646-733-3014. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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