The tariff classification of the Digipak system from China.
Issued March 11, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8519.99.0045
Headings: 8519
GRI rules applied: GRI 5(a)
Product description
The item in question is denoted as the Digipak system. It is composed of two CD players and an audio mixer housed in a fitted carrying case. The CD players are audio reproducing devices that cannot record. They are connected directly to the audio mixer. It allows the user to mix and coordinated sound from multiple audio CDs for audio entertainment. Together they are carried in a fitted case designed solely for their use and ease of mobility. Section XVI Note 3 states “Unless the context otherwise requires, composite machines consisting of two or more machines fitted together to form a whole and other machines designed for the purpose of performing two or more complementary or alternative functions are to be classified as if consisting only of that component or as being that machine which performs the principal function”. This office is of the opinion that these items constitute a composite machine. Together they perform the function of sound reproduction. This office considers the CD player(s) to perform the principal function of sound reproduction. It should be noted that this office considers the fitted carrying case to be that of GRI 5(a), HTSUS.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Digipak system will be 8519.99.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Turntables, record players, cassette players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device: Other sound reproducing apparatus: Other … Optical disc (including compact disc) players.
Full text
NY R01601 March 11, 2005 CLA-2-85: RR: NC: 1:108 R01601 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8519.99.0045 Mr. Mark Thiel Stanton Magnetics, Inc. 3000 SW 42nd Street Hollywood, FL 33312 RE: The tariff classification of the Digipak system from China. Dear Mr. Thiel: In your letter dated March 10, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question is denoted as the Digipak system. It is composed of two CD players and an audio mixer housed in a fitted carrying case. The CD players are audio reproducing devices that cannot record. They are connected directly to the audio mixer. It allows the user to mix and coordinated sound from multiple audio CDs for audio entertainment. Together they are carried in a fitted case designed solely for their use and ease of mobility. Section XVI Note 3 states “Unless the context otherwise requires, composite machines consisting of two or more machines fitted together to form a whole and other machines designed for the purpose of performing two or more complementary or alternative functions are to be classified as if consisting only of that component or as being that machine which performs the principal function”. This office is of the opinion that these items constitute a composite machine. Together they perform the function of sound reproduction. This office considers the CD player(s) to perform the principal function of sound reproduction. It should be noted that this office considers the fitted carrying case to be that of GRI 5(a), HTSUS. The applicable subheading for the Digipak system will be 8519.99.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Turntables, record players, cassette players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device: Other sound reproducing apparatus: Other … Optical disc (including compact disc) players. 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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