The tariff classification of modular wall jacks and electrical connector from China.

N030520 June 20, 2008 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8536.69.4030; 8536.90.8085; 8537.10.9070; 3925.90.0000 Ms. Nikki Wilson Mallory Alexander International Logistics 1100 Temple Street Little Rock, AR 72202 RE: The tariff classification of modular wall jacks and electrical connector from China. Dear Ms. Wilson: In your letter dated May 30, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Perfect 10 Antenna Company. The merchandise under consideration consists of four wall jacks and one electrical connector. A sample of each article was submitted with your ruling request and will be returned to you with the exception of the connector. The first article is a modular wall jack, item number PVCWP30IVY. This item is a standard single-gang plastic wall plate with two F-Type coaxial cable connectors. The second article is a modular wall jack, item number PVCWP40IVY. This item is a standard single-gang plastic wall plate with one F-Type coaxial cable connector and a single four-Pin RJ-11 socket for telecommunication connections. The third article is a modular wall jack, item number PVCWP20IVY. This item is a standard single-gang plastic wall plate with one F-Type coaxial cable connectors. The fourth article is a wall plate, item number PVCWP10IVY. This item is a standard single-gang plastic wall plate with a single round opening for inserting a coaxial cable or connector in the center. The fifth article is a brass split-bolt connector, item number SB4UL. Split-bolt connectors are a type of pressure connector used for splices and taps in wiring systems. The bolt-shape casting has a wide and deep slot lengthwise. The conductors are inserted in the slot and the nut is drawn up, clamping the conductors together inside the bolt. In your letter you suggest classification of the four wall plates under subheading 8529.10.2090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for parts of transmission apparatus, and subheading 7415.33.1000, HTSUS, as non-threaded articles for the split-bolt. However, plastic switch plates and the like are not parts used with apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528, HTSUS; they are properly classified under heading 3925, HTSUS. The split-bolt is provided for under heading 8536, HTSUS, as electrical apparatus for making connections to or in electrical circuits. The applicable subheading for the modular wall jacks, item numbers PVCWP30IVY and PVCWP40IVY will be 8537.10.9070, HTSUS, which provides for “Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or distribution of electricity…: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: Other: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the modular wall jack, item number PVCWP20IVY will be 8536.69.4030, HTSUS, which provides for “Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits…for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets: Other: Coaxial connectors…: Rack and panel connectors.” The general rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the plastic wall plate, item number PVCWP10IVY will be 3925.90.0000, HTSUS, which provides for “Builders’ ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included: Other.” The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the split-bolt connector, item number SB4UL will be 8536.90.8085, HTSUS, which provides for “Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits…for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other apparatus: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. 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 Thomas Campanelli at 646-733-3016. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division