The tariff classification of a part of a television transmission apparatus from China
Issued November 5, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8529.90.8300
Headings: 8529
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is described as a chassis (part number IE07-3406-3357) of a hybrid video management system that is used for television transmission. Basically, the subject merchandise is the housing for a multiplexer, which is used for the transmission of live video closed-circuit television (CCTV) signals. The multiplexor transmits multiple live analog video streams from multiple cameras onto one screen. In your request you suggest that this part be classified in subheading 8529.90.8600, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528: Other: Other parts of articles of headings 8525 and 8527: Other. However, this merchandise is more specifically provided for elsewhere in the tariff.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this chassis will be 8529.90.8300, HTSUS, which provides for Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528: Other: Other parts of articles of headings 8525 and 8527: Of televisions apparatus: Other.
Full text
N246923 November 5, 2013 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:108 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8529.90.8300 Ms. Jan Jarvis Pelco by Schneider Electric 3500 Pelco Way Clovis, CA 93612 RE: The tariff classification of a part of a television transmission apparatus from China Dear Ms. Jarvis: In your letter dated October 14, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is described as a chassis (part number IE07-3406-3357) of a hybrid video management system that is used for television transmission. Basically, the subject merchandise is the housing for a multiplexer, which is used for the transmission of live video closed-circuit television (CCTV) signals. The multiplexor transmits multiple live analog video streams from multiple cameras onto one screen. In your request you suggest that this part be classified in subheading 8529.90.8600, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528: Other: Other parts of articles of headings 8525 and 8527: Other. However, this merchandise is more specifically provided for elsewhere in the tariff. The applicable subheading for this chassis will be 8529.90.8300, HTSUS, which provides for Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528: Other: Other parts of articles of headings 8525 and 8527: Of televisions apparatus: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem. 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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