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The tariff classification of crystal clock oscillators from Japan
Issued August 23, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8542.31.0000
Headings: 8542
Product description
The merchandise subject to this ruling request is crystal clock oscillators. These oscillators control frequency output (as a timing or frequency control device) and provides timing and clock circuit functions.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the crystal clock oscillator will be 8542.31.0000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits or other circuits.
Full text
N015123 August 23, 2007 CLA-2-85:RR:E:NC:N1:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8542.31.0000 Mr. Ram J. Arvikar VP Quality & Corp Compliance Vectron International 267 Lowell Road Hudson, NH 03051 RE: The tariff classification of crystal clock oscillators from Japan Dear Mr. Arvikar: In your letter dated July 31, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise subject to this ruling request is crystal clock oscillators. These oscillators control frequency output (as a timing or frequency control device) and provides timing and clock circuit functions. The applicable subheading for the crystal clock oscillator will be 8542.31.0000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits or other circuits.” 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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