The tariff classification of an electrical wiring harness from Japan
Issued January 29, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8544.42.9000
Headings: 8544
Product description
The item concerned is referred to as an outdoor wiring harness, part # 623811-26180. There are thirty-two insulated electrical cables incorporated within this harness assembly. The cables incorporate various types of electrical connectors. This electrical wiring harness is used within a gas heat pump air-conditioning unit. It’s used to facilitate the transfer of power from the control board to the various components within the unit, i.e. fans, heaters, ignition coils, etc.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the outdoor wiring harness, part # 623811-26180 will be 8544.42.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insulated wire, cable…: Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Fitted with connectors: Other: Other.
Full text
N237088 January 29, 2013 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8544.42.9000 Jini Koh Crowell and Moring LLP 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20004 RE: The tariff classification of an electrical wiring harness from Japan Dear Ms. Koh: In your letter dated January 7, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Aisin Holdings of America, Inc. The item concerned is referred to as an outdoor wiring harness, part # 623811-26180. There are thirty-two insulated electrical cables incorporated within this harness assembly. The cables incorporate various types of electrical connectors. This electrical wiring harness is used within a gas heat pump air-conditioning unit. It’s used to facilitate the transfer of power from the control board to the various components within the unit, i.e. fans, heaters, ignition coils, etc. The applicable subheading for the outdoor wiring harness, part # 623811-26180 will be 8544.42.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insulated wire, cable…: Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Fitted with connectors: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 2.6%. 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 the National Import Specialist at (646) 733-3008. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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