The tariff classification of a sensor switch.
Issued September 28, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8536.50.9065
Headings: 8536
Product description
The item under consideration is the High Bay 360 Degree Sensor Switch, Item Number CMRB 6. From the information that you have provided, Item Number CMRB 6 is a line voltage, passive infrared (PIR) self-contained sensor switch. It consists of a corrosion resistant housing measuring approximately 3? inches square by 1½ inches thick with a ½ inch chase nipple extending out one side. It is designed for mounting directly into the end of a light fixture or junction box through a ½ inch knockout hole. Extended out of the chase nipple are three wire leads (line, load and neutral) for connecting to an electrical circuit. The sensor detects the changes in the infrared energy given off by movements of occupants within the field-of-view. When occupancy is detected, a self-contained relay switch will close an electrical circuit to provide power to a light. A photocell prevents the lights from turning on if adequate daylight is available. An adjustable occupancy time delay ensures that lights turn off if no occupancy is detected. It is stated that the unit is rated for up to 347 Volts (VAC) at 1,500 Watts (W).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the High Bay 360 Degree Sensor Switch, Item Number CMRB 6, will be 8536.50.9065, HTSUS, which provides for “Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits…Other switches: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N182540 September 28, 2011 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:1:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8536.50.9065 Ms. Linda S. Drenning Acuity Brands Lighting 1400 Lester Rd. Conyers, GA 30012 RE: The tariff classification of a sensor switch. Dear Ms. Drenning: In your letter dated August 30, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item under consideration is the High Bay 360 Degree Sensor Switch, Item Number CMRB 6. From the information that you have provided, Item Number CMRB 6 is a line voltage, passive infrared (PIR) self-contained sensor switch. It consists of a corrosion resistant housing measuring approximately 3? inches square by 1½ inches thick with a ½ inch chase nipple extending out one side. It is designed for mounting directly into the end of a light fixture or junction box through a ½ inch knockout hole. Extended out of the chase nipple are three wire leads (line, load and neutral) for connecting to an electrical circuit. The sensor detects the changes in the infrared energy given off by movements of occupants within the field-of-view. When occupancy is detected, a self-contained relay switch will close an electrical circuit to provide power to a light. A photocell prevents the lights from turning on if adequate daylight is available. An adjustable occupancy time delay ensures that lights turn off if no occupancy is detected. It is stated that the unit is rated for up to 347 Volts (VAC) at 1,500 Watts (W). The applicable subheading for the High Bay 360 Degree Sensor Switch, Item Number CMRB 6, will be 8536.50.9065, HTSUS, which provides for “Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits…Other switches: Other: 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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