The tariff classification of a "Nomad Mini Mouse" from Taiwan
Issued October 5, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8471.60.9050
Headings: 8471
Product description
The submitted sample is being returned to you as requested. The merchandise under consideration is a “Nomad Mini Mouse,” which is a wired optical mouse that measures approximately 1.2” inches in length x 1.2” inches in width x .7” inches in height. The mouse’s square shape is divided into four corners, which comprise a standard left and right mouse button, a middle (scrolling) button, and an optical roller trackball embedded in the fourth corner. An elastic fabric band is attached to the bottom of the mini mouse’s plastic housing to be worn around a finger, like a ring. A retractable USB 2.0 wire is also attached to the mini mouse for connection to a personal computer (PC). The “Nomad Mini Mouse” is an optical x-y coordinate input device that meets Note 5(C) to Chapter 84, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), and is a unit of an automatic data processing machine.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for a “Nomad Mini Mouse” will be 8471.60.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Automatic data processing machines and units thereof…: Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N075065 October 5, 2009 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:120 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8471.60.9050 Mr. Patrick Gallagher Gallagher Transport International Incorporated 4730 Oakland St. #210 Denver CO 80239 RE: The tariff classification of a “Nomad Mini Mouse” from Taiwan Dear Mr. Gallagher: In your letter dated September 4, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Keystone Sales Group Incorporated. The submitted sample is being returned to you as requested. The merchandise under consideration is a “Nomad Mini Mouse,” which is a wired optical mouse that measures approximately 1.2” inches in length x 1.2” inches in width x .7” inches in height. The mouse’s square shape is divided into four corners, which comprise a standard left and right mouse button, a middle (scrolling) button, and an optical roller trackball embedded in the fourth corner. An elastic fabric band is attached to the bottom of the mini mouse’s plastic housing to be worn around a finger, like a ring. A retractable USB 2.0 wire is also attached to the mini mouse for connection to a personal computer (PC). The “Nomad Mini Mouse” is an optical x-y coordinate input device that meets Note 5(C) to Chapter 84, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), and is a unit of an automatic data processing machine. The applicable subheading for a “Nomad Mini Mouse” will be 8471.60.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Automatic data processing machines and units thereof…: Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing: Other: Other: Other." 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 Denise Faingar at (646) 733-3010. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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