The tariff classification of flat panel display monitors from Japan

N232534 September 11, 2012 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:108 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8528.59.3100 Mr. Kevin Lin Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 RE: The tariff classification of flat panel display monitors from Japan Dear Mr. Lin: In your letter dated August 28, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The ruling involves the classification of three different color flat panel display monitors. The first monitor in question is denoted as the “Medical” display, which is a Canon light-emitting diode (LED)-backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor. This “Medical” display device is intended to be used for displaying and viewing medical images, including digital mammography, for review and analysis by a trained medical practitioner. In addition, this LCD monitor is also capable of displaying a clear image from an automatic data processing (ADP) system. The second LED-backlit LCD monitor in question is denoted as the “Graphics” display. It has a wide range of professional uses, such as color management in image editing and the printing industry, image quality management in CG production, and retouching by professional photographers and designers. In addition, this LCD monitor is capable of displaying a clear image from an automatic data processing system. The last LED-backlit LCD monitor is denoted as the “4K Video” display, which is intended to be used as a reference display that provides support for 4K movie era color grading and VFX production workflow. The 4K video display monitor can be connected to cinema cameras for video signal output and checking image quality at the shooting site, or can be connected to a color grading system for video signal output in post production of video production workflow environment. In addition, this LCD monitor can display a clear image from an automatic data processing machine. All of the color monitors in question have a diagonal-screen size measuring approximately 30 inches, and do not contain any video recording or reproducing apparatus or a television tuner. In addition, none of the monitors in question are of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data processing system of heading 8471, HTSUS; however, all are capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine, and are able to display signals or data from an automatic data processing machine in a form that meets the requirements of the user. The applicable subheading for all of the above color flat panel display monitors will be 8528.59.3100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus…Other monitors: Other: Color: With a flat panel screen: Other: Other: Flat panel display devices designed for use with an automatic data processing machine, as defined in additional U.S. note 13 to chapter 85. 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 Lisa Cariello at (646) 733-3014. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division