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The tariff classification of a Ballast Discriminator
Issued November 21, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8531.80.0050
Headings: 8531
Product description
The item concerned is referred to as a Ballast Discriminator. This is a hand held electronic device that is used to determine if a light fixture contains a magnetic or electric ballast. In use the Ballast Discriminator would be pointed at a light fixture. An activation button would be pressed and held until an LED indicator illuminated. Green indicates that the ballast is electronic and orange indicates that the ballast is magnetic.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Ballast Discriminator will be 8531.80.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus…: Other apparatus: Other.
Full text
N191499 November 21, 2011 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8531.80.0050 Linda S. Drenning Sr. Customs Compliance Analyst Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. 1400 Lester Road. Conyers, GA 30012 RE: The tariff classification of a Ballast Discriminator Dear Ms. Drenning: In your letter dated November 2, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item concerned is referred to as a Ballast Discriminator. This is a hand held electronic device that is used to determine if a light fixture contains a magnetic or electric ballast. In use the Ballast Discriminator would be pointed at a light fixture. An activation button would be pressed and held until an LED indicator illuminated. Green indicates that the ballast is electronic and orange indicates that the ballast is magnetic. The applicable subheading for the Ballast Discriminator will be 8531.80.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus…: Other apparatus: Other.” 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 Steven Pollichino at (646) 733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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