The tariff classification of a switcher device from China
Issued November 18, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8537.10.9070
Headings: 8537
Product description
a “2x2 DVI DL Switcher” (part #EXT-DVI-422DL). This device has approximately ten DVI/USB input and output electrical connectors that connect to two computers with electrical cables. It also has two “computer source selector buttons” that allow for video and control signals to be switched between the two computers, thereby providing the user with a method of accessing the two computers from one workstation. It features an optional contact closure remote control for switching.
Full text
N258870 November 18, 2014 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:120 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8537.10.9070 Mr. Kelvin Akehurst Gefen, LLC 20600 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 RE: The tariff classification of a switcher device from China Dear Mr. Akehurst: In your letter dated October 30, 2014, a tariff classification ruling was requested. The merchandise under consideration is identified as a “2x2 DVI DL Switcher” (part #EXT-DVI-422DL). This device has approximately ten DVI/USB input and output electrical connectors that connect to two computers with electrical cables. It also has two “computer source selector buttons” that allow for video and control signals to be switched between the two computers, thereby providing the user with a method of accessing the two computers from one workstation. It features an optional contact closure remote control for switching. The applicable subheading for the “2x2 DVI DL Switcher” will be 8537.10.9070, which provides for: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity…For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: Other: Other. 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 Denise M. Faingar at: [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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