The tariff classification of a low voltage timer
Issued October 23, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9107.00.8000, 9107.00.4080
Headings: 9107
Product description
The timer is described as a low voltage timer, which is used with a motor on a stackable paint mixing machine. The timer connects directly to the motor and determines the motor run time of either 15 minutes or 30 minutes. The power supply is located in the motor and supplies low voltage to the timer. The elapsed time is determined through a programmable microchip and microprocessor located on the timer circuit board. According to information that you supplied in a telephone conversation, the timer turns the motor on and off at 15 minute or 30 minute intervals. The timer circuit board is considered to be a clock or watch movement in that the timer circuit board determines intervals of time. The timer will be imported separately from the motor.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the low voltage timer, if valued not over $5 each, will be 9107.00.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for time switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor: valued not over $5 each: other. The applicable subheading for the low voltage timer, if valued over $5 each, will be 9107.00.8000, HTSUS, which provides for time switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor: valued over $5 each.
Full text
N233685 October 23, 2012 CLA-2-91:OT:RR:NC:N4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NOS.: 9107.00.4080; 9107.00.8000 Mr. Thomas Des Champs Dedoes Industries Inc. 1060 W. West Maple Walled Lake, MI 48390 RE: The tariff classification of a low voltage timer Dear Mr. Des Champs: In your letter dated September 25, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The timer is described as a low voltage timer, which is used with a motor on a stackable paint mixing machine. The timer connects directly to the motor and determines the motor run time of either 15 minutes or 30 minutes. The power supply is located in the motor and supplies low voltage to the timer. The elapsed time is determined through a programmable microchip and microprocessor located on the timer circuit board. According to information that you supplied in a telephone conversation, the timer turns the motor on and off at 15 minute or 30 minute intervals. The timer circuit board is considered to be a clock or watch movement in that the timer circuit board determines intervals of time. The timer will be imported separately from the motor. The applicable subheading for the low voltage timer, if valued not over $5 each, will be 9107.00.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for time switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor: valued not over $5 each: other. The rate of duty will be 15 cents each plus 4 percent ad valorem plus 2.5 cents per jewel. The applicable subheading for the low voltage timer, if valued over $5 each, will be 9107.00.8000, HTSUS, which provides for time switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor: valued over $5 each. The rate of duty will be 45 cents each plus 6.4 percent ad valorem plus 2.5 cents per jewel. 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 Barbara Kiefer at (646) 733-3019. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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