The tariff classification of an "Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)" from an unspecified country
Issued March 14, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8517.50.9000
Headings: 8517
Product description
This ruling concerns the classification of an “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered).” The descriptive literature submitted states that the “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” will be installed when a system designed for a high channel count is operated with only a few channels. The loading channels do not carry any information they allow the transmission of telecommunications traffic channels in similar conditions to those of the final upgrade configuration. The ASN “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” telecommunications equipment is a hybrid of optical, electronic, and mechanical systems that form part of a submarine telecommunication system for use in transmission of aggregate data (speech & data). The “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” is of an ASN generic design and includes features that allow the configuration of the configuration of the unit to suit a given system.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” will be 8517.50.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: Other: Telegraphic: Other.
Full text
NY R01483 March 14, 2005 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:109 R01483 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8517.50.9000 Mr. Michael E. Roll Pisani & Roll 1875 Century Park East Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90067 RE: The tariff classification of an “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” from an unspecified country Dear Mr. Roll: In your letter dated February 14, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Alcatel Submarine Networks (“ASN”). This ruling concerns the classification of an “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered).” The descriptive literature submitted states that the “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” will be installed when a system designed for a high channel count is operated with only a few channels. The loading channels do not carry any information they allow the transmission of telecommunications traffic channels in similar conditions to those of the final upgrade configuration. The ASN “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” telecommunications equipment is a hybrid of optical, electronic, and mechanical systems that form part of a submarine telecommunication system for use in transmission of aggregate data (speech & data). The “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” is of an ASN generic design and includes features that allow the configuration of the configuration of the unit to suit a given system. The applicable subheading for the “Alcatel Link Extender Loading Channel Subrack (Unrepeatered)” will be 8517.50.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: Other: Telegraphic: 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 Linda Hackett at 646-733-3015. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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