The tariff classification of duplex wall jack adapters from China.
Issued August 11, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8536.69.8000
Headings: 8536
Product description
The items under consideration are identified as the Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26549, the 2-Line Adapter, item number 86211, and the Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26104. From the information you provided, the three items are simple duplex adapter assemblies within plastic housings comprised of two RJ series sockets with an RJ series plug protruding out the back of each assembly. The Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26549 is a 6-wire wall jack adapter that allows two telephone-type devices, such as phones, faxes and/or modems, to connect to a single 2 or 3 line modular socket. This item accommodates phones with a capacity of 1, 2, or 3 communication lines. The 2-Line Adapter, item number 86211 allows the connection of a 2 line phone and a separate single line device, such as a fax machine or answering machine, into a single 2 line modular socket. The Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26104 allows the connection of two telephone-type devices into a single line modular socket.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26549, the 2-Line Adapter, item number 86211 and the Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26104 will be 8536.69.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets: Other: Other.
Full text
N070266 August 11, 2009 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:E:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8536.69.8000 Ms. Virginia A. Smith Jasco Products Company 10 E. Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK 73114 RE: The tariff classification of duplex wall jack adapters from China. Dear Ms. Smith: In your letter dated July 29, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items under consideration are identified as the Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26549, the 2-Line Adapter, item number 86211, and the Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26104. From the information you provided, the three items are simple duplex adapter assemblies within plastic housings comprised of two RJ series sockets with an RJ series plug protruding out the back of each assembly. The Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26549 is a 6-wire wall jack adapter that allows two telephone-type devices, such as phones, faxes and/or modems, to connect to a single 2 or 3 line modular socket. This item accommodates phones with a capacity of 1, 2, or 3 communication lines. The 2-Line Adapter, item number 86211 allows the connection of a 2 line phone and a separate single line device, such as a fax machine or answering machine, into a single 2 line modular socket. The Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26104 allows the connection of two telephone-type devices into a single line modular socket. The applicable subheading for the Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26549, the 2-Line Adapter, item number 86211 and the Duplex Wall Jack Adapter, item number 26104 will be 8536.69.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets: Other: Other.” The general 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
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