The tariff classification of an outdoor equipment cabinet from China
Issued August 6, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8418.69.0180
Headings: 8418
Product description
A product specification sheet and illustrations were submitted. The product you plan to import is described as the 24? Remote Access Cabinet (RAC24). The RAC24 is an outdoor cabinet or enclosure that is designed to house and protect wireless telecommunication equipment from moisture and fluctuations in temperature. This aluminum cabinet features a side mounted thermoelectric cooler that has the ability to cool and to heat in order to ensure constant interior temperature performance. The RAC24 also provides 5RU (rack unit) of 19? rack space, multiple environmental options with field adjustable thermostat, optional air conditioning receptacle and various mounting options.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the outdoor equipment cabinet will be 8418.69.0180, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other refrigerating or freezing equipment.
Full text
N069157 August 6, 2009 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8418.69.0180 Mr. Clint Ledbetter Purcell Systems Inc. 16125 E. Euclid Spokane Valley, WA 99216 RE: The tariff classification of an outdoor equipment cabinet from China Dear Mr. Ledbetter: In your letter dated July, 20, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A product specification sheet and illustrations were submitted. The product you plan to import is described as the 24? Remote Access Cabinet (RAC24). The RAC24 is an outdoor cabinet or enclosure that is designed to house and protect wireless telecommunication equipment from moisture and fluctuations in temperature. This aluminum cabinet features a side mounted thermoelectric cooler that has the ability to cool and to heat in order to ensure constant interior temperature performance. The RAC24 also provides 5RU (rack unit) of 19? rack space, multiple environmental options with field adjustable thermostat, optional air conditioning receptacle and various mounting options. The applicable subheading for the outdoor equipment cabinet will be 8418.69.0180, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other refrigerating or freezing equipment. The rate of duty is 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 Kenneth T. Brock at (646) 733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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