The tariff classification of an image album from various countries.
Issued January 19, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8521.90.0000
Headings: 8521
Product description
The item in question is denoted as the PD-1 Image Album. It is a device designed for the collection and storage of digital images, video clips and messages. It is designed for direct connection to a television via RCA video/audio cables. The images are viewed directly on the users television set. The images can be garnered from various sources such as a digital camera, a computer or from a multimedia card/SD card. The device has a 20GB hard drive for storage and it supports both NTSC and PAL image protocol standards.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the PD-1 image album will be 8521.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner: Other.
Full text
NY R01254 January 19, 2005 CLA-2-85: RR: NC: 1:108 R01254 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8521.90.0000 Mr. Frank Schnell Nokia Inc. 6000 Connection Drive Irving, TX 75039 RE: The tariff classification of an image album from various countries. Dear Mr. Schnell: In your letter dated January 3, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is denoted as the PD-1 Image Album. It is a device designed for the collection and storage of digital images, video clips and messages. It is designed for direct connection to a television via RCA video/audio cables. The images are viewed directly on the users television set. The images can be garnered from various sources such as a digital camera, a computer or from a multimedia card/SD card. The device has a 20GB hard drive for storage and it supports both NTSC and PAL image protocol standards. The applicable subheading for the PD-1 image album will be 8521.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner: Other. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Michael Contino at 646-733-3014. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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