The tariff classification of a Bluetooth Wireless Laptop Keyboard from China

N145655 February 28, 2011 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:120 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8471.60.2000 Ms. Tamra S. Parks Targus, Incorporated 1211 North Miller Street Anaheim CA 92806 RE: The tariff classification of a Bluetooth Wireless Laptop Keyboard from China Dear Ms. Parks: In your letter dated January 31, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is a bluetooth wireless laptop keyboard attached to a protective case specifically cut and designed for this keyboard. The composite good has the essential character of a keyboard. The standard full-size keyboard measures approximately 9.75 inches in length by 4.25 inches in height by .25 inches in depth. This keyboard is used with the iPad (not included) and features iPad specific keys/hot keys as well as Apple command keys. The keyboard charges via USB (cable included) and includes a fully charged lithium ion battery. The keyboard is Bluetooth V2.0 compatible with iOS 3.2 and higher, and transmits up to thirty feet away. The bluetooth wireless laptop keyboard meets note 5 (C) to chapter 84, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), as an Automatic Data Processing (ADP) unit. The applicable subheading for the Bluetooth Wireless Laptop Keyboard will be 8471.60.2000, HTSUS, which provides for "Other input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing." 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/. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on the protective case when imported separately. Your request for a classification ruling should include a sample of the protective case as imported and state the component materials. We are returning any related samples, exhibits, etc. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you and address the ruling request to National Import Specialist Ms. Vikki Lazaro at (646) 733-3041. 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