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The tariff classification of LCD monitors from Japan and China
Issued March 13, 2017 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8528.52.0000
Headings: 8528
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is the Sharp Professional LCD Monitors, model numbers PN-R556, PN-R496, and PN-R426, with diagonal screen sizes of approximately 55 inches, 49 inches, and 42 inches, respectively. The subject monitors are equipped with a range of interface terminals, such as HDMI inputs and Dipslay Port 1.2 input/output terminals. Additionally, they contain 10W speakers for audio playback; however, they do not contain a television tuner or any television reception capablility. Moreover, these monitor are capable of directly connecting to and are designed for use with an automatic data processing (ADP) machine of heading 8471.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Sharp Professional LCD Monitor, model numbers PN-R556, PN-R496, and PN-R426 will be 8528.52.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: Other monitors: Capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 8471.
Full text
N283578 March 13, 2017 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N4:108 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8528.52.0000 Mr. Ralph Natale American Shipping Co, Inc. 250 Moonachie Road Moonachie, NJ 07074 RE: The tariff classification of LCD monitors from Japan and China Dear Mr. Natale: In your letter dated February 6, 2017, on behalf of Sharp Electornics Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is the Sharp Professional LCD Monitors, model numbers PN-R556, PN-R496, and PN-R426, with diagonal screen sizes of approximately 55 inches, 49 inches, and 42 inches, respectively. The subject monitors are equipped with a range of interface terminals, such as HDMI inputs and Dipslay Port 1.2 input/output terminals. Additionally, they contain 10W speakers for audio playback; however, they do not contain a television tuner or any television reception capablility. Moreover, these monitor are capable of directly connecting to and are designed for use with an automatic data processing (ADP) machine of heading 8471. The applicable subheading for the Sharp Professional LCD Monitor, model numbers PN-R556, PN-R496, and PN-R426 will be 8528.52.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: Other monitors: Capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 8471. The 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 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 Lisa Cariello at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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