The tariff classification of a Bose® Bluetooth® Headset from China

N186376 October 28, 2011 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8517.62.0050 Mr. Herbert J. Lynch Sullivan & Lynch, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors at Law Inner Tech Park 56 Roland Street, Suite 303 Boston, MA 02129-1223 RE: The tariff classification of a Bose® Bluetooth® Headset from China Dear Mr. Lynch: In your letter dated September 14, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Bose Corporation. The merchandise subject to this ruling is a Bose® Bluetooth® Headset. The Bose® Bluetooth® Headset is a 2-way communication device for the transmission and reception of voice communication when paired with a Bluetooth enabled mobile communication device. It consists of a headset, a USB cable, a power supply, additional ear tips, a carrying case, and an owner’s guide. It features a Version 2.1 EDR (Enhance Data Rate) and a Secure Simple Pairing (SSP). The various buttons on the headset enables the user to make and receive calls, end a call, adjust the volume, mute a call, transfer the audio to the user’s mobile phone, put an active call on hold and answer another phone or switch between two calls. The Bose® Bluetooth® Headset also allows the user to maintain an active connection with two mobile phones. The rechargeable battery within the headset provides 4.5 hours of talk time or 150 hours in standby mode. The battery can be recharged using the USB cable with a direct connection to either the USB port of a computer or the power supply, or through connection to a wall outlet via the power supply. A sample of the Bose® Bluetooth® Headset, which identified it as S/N Q54282Z11270097AE, was submitted and is being returned as per your request.     The applicable subheading for the Bose® Bluetooth® Headset (S/N Q54282Z11270097AE) will be 8517.62.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus: 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 Linda M. Hackett at (646) 733-3015. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division