L84597 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a rack air distribution unit

Issued May 27, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8414.59.6095

Headings: 8414

Product description

The article in question is described as a “Rack Air Distribution Unit”, item number ACF003. Based on the descriptive literature submitted the air unit is an electric fan unit that works with an existing precision air conditioning system to deliver cool air to electrical equipment contained in a rack enclosure. The distribution unit mounts into a raised floor and pulls supply air directly into the equipment enclosure.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the air distribution unit will be 8414.59.6095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other fans.

Full text

NY L84597 May 27, 2005 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 L84597 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8414.59.6095 Ms. Karen A. Sousa American Power Conversion P.O. Box 278 132 Fairgrounds Road West Kingston, RI 02892 RE: The tariff classification of a rack air distribution unit Dear Ms. Sousa: In your letter dated March 18, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of American Power Conversion. The article in question is described as a “Rack Air Distribution Unit”, item number ACF003. Based on the descriptive literature submitted the air unit is an electric fan unit that works with an existing precision air conditioning system to deliver cool air to electrical equipment contained in a rack enclosure. The distribution unit mounts into a raised floor and pulls supply air directly into the equipment enclosure. The applicable subheading for the air distribution unit will be 8414.59.6095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other fans. The general rate of duty will be 2.3 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

View original on CBP CROSS →

More rulings on the same tariff codes

Searching CBP rulings the smart way

TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.

Book a demo →