The tariff classification of a loudspeaker from China

N280344 November 3, 2016 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N4:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8518.29.8000 Bill Hammons Charter 3 Global 40 S Prospect Street Roselle, IL 60172 RE: The tariff classification of a loudspeaker from China Dear Mr. Hammons: In your letter dated October 12, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise in question is a loudspeaker assembly. Based on the information provided, the product is a single speaker, not mounted within an enclosure at time of importation into the United States. This loudspeaker assembly is used within an automobile. The speaker measures approximately 86 mm in diameter. The applicable subheading for the loudspeaker assembly will be 8518.29.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures: Other: Other." The general rate of duty will be 3.6 %. 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division