The tariff classification of a home laser show system from China
Issued November 2, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.89.9695
Headings: 8543
Product description
The item concerned is the LaserVibe home laser show system (see below). It consists of a box containing the LaserVibe, 3 audio cables, a DC electrical cord and plug and a bracket with two screws. The LaserVibe is a pyramid-shaped item containing a diode laser with 3 input holes and two knobs on its exterior. The purpose of the LaserVibe is to project moving laser- light images when connected to an audio source.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the LaserVibe will be 8543.89.9695, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Electrical machines and apparatus .
Full text
NY R00969 November 2, 2004 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 R00969 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.9695 David Finkelstein President/CEO, LaserRave, LLC 460 NW 120th Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33071-4025 RE: The tariff classification of a home laser show system from China Dear Mr. Finkelstein: In your letter dated October 20, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item concerned is the LaserVibe home laser show system (see below). It consists of a box containing the LaserVibe, 3 audio cables, a DC electrical cord and plug and a bracket with two screws. The LaserVibe is a pyramid-shaped item containing a diode laser with 3 input holes and two knobs on its exterior. The purpose of the LaserVibe is to project moving laser- light images when connected to an audio source. The applicable subheading for the LaserVibe will be 8543.89.9695, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Electrical machines and apparatus ... not specified or included elsewhere ...: Other machines and apparatus: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.6%. 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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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