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The tariff classification of a programmable control device from China
Issued March 19, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8537.10.9060
Headings: 8537
Product description
The submitted sample is being returned. The merchandise under consideration is referred to as the “Wireless 0-10V Dimmer”, part number C4-TV120277. This device is a component of a home automation system. The C4-TV120277 is a programmable switch/dimmer combination comprised of a printed circuit board assembly, two metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) switches, relays, eighteen pin connector and five electrical wires. The device receives its signal from the Control4 Controller via a radio frequency (RF) communication to adjust the intensity level of the attached lighting load and to indicate the feedback on that status of the system such as, changing an LED on the button to a specific color. The buttons on this device may be used to activate any number of devices that are controlled by the automation system to adjust the light levels, to turn on the music, to lock the doors, etc. The dimmable light load is 0-10V signal to a 0-10V. It is stated that the C4-TV120277 does not contain a potentiometer and without the automation controller this device would only be able to control the lighting load wired to it. In your request
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Wireless 0-10V Dimmer”, part number C4-TV120277 will be 8537.10.9060, (HTSUS), which provides for “Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity…: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: Other: Programmable controllers.
Full text
N250690 March 19, 2014 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N3:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8537.10.9060 Mr. David Freston Control4 11734 South Election Road, Ste. 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84020 RE: The tariff classification of a programmable control device from China Dear Mr. Freston: In your letter dated February 18, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is being returned. The merchandise under consideration is referred to as the “Wireless 0-10V Dimmer”, part number C4-TV120277. This device is a component of a home automation system. The C4-TV120277 is a programmable switch/dimmer combination comprised of a printed circuit board assembly, two metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) switches, relays, eighteen pin connector and five electrical wires. The device receives its signal from the Control4 Controller via a radio frequency (RF) communication to adjust the intensity level of the attached lighting load and to indicate the feedback on that status of the system such as, changing an LED on the button to a specific color. The buttons on this device may be used to activate any number of devices that are controlled by the automation system to adjust the light levels, to turn on the music, to lock the doors, etc. The dimmable light load is 0-10V signal to a 0-10V. It is stated that the C4-TV120277 does not contain a potentiometer and without the automation controller this device would only be able to control the lighting load wired to it. In your request you suggested classification in subheading 8543.90.8880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical machines and apparatus…: Parts: Other: Other: Other.”. However, this programmable on/off switch and a dimmer combination is more specifically provided for elsewhere in the tariff. The applicable subheading for the “Wireless 0-10V Dimmer”, part number C4-TV120277 will be 8537.10.9060, (HTSUS), which provides for “Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity…: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: Other: Programmable controllers.” The general rate of duty will be 2.7 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 Hope Abada at (646) 733-3016. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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