The tariff classification of a motion detector from China
Issued December 1, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8531.90.9000
Headings: 8531
GRI rules applied: GRI 1
Product description
The item concerned is the Paradox Pro Plus 476+ Motion Detector. It is a rectangular object, measuring 3 ½” in length X 2 ¾” in width, enclosed in hard plastic with a soft plastic, window-shaped portion in its front. The front of the detector is curved forward in a half-circle from its back portion.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Paradox Pro Plus 476+ Motion Detector will be 8531.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus .
Full text
NY L88681 December 1, 2005 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:112 L88681 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8531.90.9000 Mike Daly Livingston International Trade Services, Inc. 100 Walnut Street Champlain, NY 12919-5322 RE: The tariff classification of a motion detector from China Dear Mr. Daly, In your letter dated October 24, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Paradox Security Systems of Saint-Eustache, Quebec. The item concerned is the Paradox Pro Plus 476+ Motion Detector. It is a rectangular object, measuring 3 ½” in length X 2 ¾” in width, enclosed in hard plastic with a soft plastic, window-shaped portion in its front. The front of the detector is curved forward in a half-circle from its back portion. You state that the purpose of the detector is to act as part of a burglar alarm system when connected to the system’s main control. The detector senses changes in temperature when something moves within its sensing area, flashes an incorporated LED light and sends a signal to alert the system that a temperature change has been detected. Classification of goods in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs). GRI 1. states, “ ... classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings ... “. Heading 8531 covers “Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus ... ; parts thereof”. General Note 3. (h) (vi) states, “ ... a reference to “headings” encompasses subheadings indented thereunder.”. The applicable subheading for the Paradox Pro Plus 476+ Motion Detector will be 8531.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus ... ; parts thereof: Parts: Other: Other”. The rate of duty will be 1.3%. 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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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