The tariff classification of "Y" adaptors (Item # 22601 and 22652) from China

N064756 June 26, 2009 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8544.20.0000 Ms. Virginia A. Smith, Purchasing Specialist Jasco Products Company 10 East Memorial Oklahoma City, OK 73114 RE: The tariff classification of “Y” adaptors (Item # 22601 and 22652) from China Dear Ms. Smith: In your letter dated June 11, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The first item concerned is a “Y” adaptor (Item #22601). This adaptor is constructed of a single “male” RCA plug from which two insulated coaxial cables protrude. Each cable is terminated with a “female” RCA plug. This “Y” adapter (item #22601) converts a single RCA plug into a dual jack. The approximate length of this item is six inches in length. The second item concerned is a “Y” adaptor (Item #22652). This adapter is constructed of a single “female” RCA plug from which two insulated coaxial cables protrude. Each cable is terminated with a “male” RCA plug. This “Y” adapter (Item #22652) converts a dual RCA plug into a single jack. The approximate length of this item is six inches in length. The purpose of the “Y” adaptors (Item #22601 and Item #22652) are to permit the connection of additional stereo/video components such as CD players, turntables, VCRs etc. to a receiver/amplifier with limited number of component inputs and outputs. The applicable subheading for the “Y” adaptors (Item #22601 and Item #22652) will be 8544.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors…: Coaxial cable and other coaxial electric conductors.” The rate of duty will be 5.3%. 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 Steven M. Pollichino at (646) 733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division