The tariff classification of flexible printed circuits from Thailand
Issued July 23, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8534.00.0080
Headings: 8534
Product description
of Santa Clara, California. The merchandise is described in your letter as flexible printed circuits. They are bare printed circuits composed of polymide, copper, adhesive and polyester and are used in LCD modules and car navigation systems. The merchandise is connected to both LCD and the main rigid board.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the flexible printed circuits will be 8534.00.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Printed circuits: Flexible type.
Full text
N013374 July 23, 2007 CLA-2-85:RR:E:NC:N1:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8534.00.0080 Ms. Demetrius D. Jones Att’y in Fact Yusen Air & Sea Services (USA) Inc. 691 Airport South Parkway College Park, GA 30349 RE: The tariff classification of flexible printed circuits from Thailand Dear Ms. Jones: In your letter dated June 25, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Fujikura America, Inc. of Santa Clara, California. The merchandise is described in your letter as flexible printed circuits. They are bare printed circuits composed of polymide, copper, adhesive and polyester and are used in LCD modules and car navigation systems. The merchandise is connected to both LCD and the main rigid board. The applicable subheading for the flexible printed circuits will be 8534.00.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Printed circuits: Flexible type.” The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Linda M. Hackett at 646-733-3015. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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