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The tariff classification of Bluetooth enabled wireless headphones from an undisclosed country of origin
Issued April 22, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8517.62.0050
Headings: 8517
Product description
The merchandise in question is referred to as the “Beats Wireless Over Ear Headphone” set (Model # 810-00012-00). The retail package includes the “Beats Wireless Over Ear Headphones,” a USB charging cable, a remote microphone cable, an audio cable, an audio plug adapter, and a uniquely shaped fitted case. The ear cups are cushioned; one ear cup incorporates a microphone, a power/answer/hang-up button, a power LED indicator, a play/pause button, back and next buttons, and volume control buttons. There is a jack located at the base of this ear cup for the audio or microphone cable. The other ear cup incorporates a mini USB jack at the base which is used to charge the item. It is retail packaged upon importation. The headphones incorporate the “BlueCore5 Multimedia Bluetooth Chip.” This chip allows for wireless two-way communication between the headset and any Bluetooth enabled device. The user can access Bluetooth enabled cellular telephones for wireless two-way communications and/or wirelessly receive streaming audio from an iPod, iPhone, iPad, laptop, or any other Bluetooth enabled device. The buttons on the ear cup let you manage the volume, skip tracks, and answer telephone calls with a single touch.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Beats Wireless Over Ear Headphone” set (Model # 810-00012-00) 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”.
Full text
N240329 April 22, 2013 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8517.62.0050 William Viriya Netramai Global Trade Compliance Beats Electronics LLC 1601 Cloverfield Blvd., Suite 5000N Santa Monica, CA 90404 RE: The tariff classification of Bluetooth enabled wireless headphones from an undisclosed country of origin Dear Mr. Netramai: In your letter dated March 27, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise in question is referred to as the “Beats Wireless Over Ear Headphone” set (Model # 810-00012-00). The retail package includes the “Beats Wireless Over Ear Headphones,” a USB charging cable, a remote microphone cable, an audio cable, an audio plug adapter, and a uniquely shaped fitted case. The ear cups are cushioned; one ear cup incorporates a microphone, a power/answer/hang-up button, a power LED indicator, a play/pause button, back and next buttons, and volume control buttons. There is a jack located at the base of this ear cup for the audio or microphone cable. The other ear cup incorporates a mini USB jack at the base which is used to charge the item. It is retail packaged upon importation. The headphones incorporate the “BlueCore5 Multimedia Bluetooth Chip.” This chip allows for wireless two-way communication between the headset and any Bluetooth enabled device. The user can access Bluetooth enabled cellular telephones for wireless two-way communications and/or wirelessly receive streaming audio from an iPod, iPhone, iPad, laptop, or any other Bluetooth enabled device. The buttons on the ear cup let you manage the volume, skip tracks, and answer telephone calls with a single touch. The applicable subheading for the “Beats Wireless Over Ear Headphone” set (Model # 810-00012-00) 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 general 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 Steven Pollichino at (646) 733-3008. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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