The tariff classification of an axial fan from China

NY R04603 September 7, 2006 CLA-2-84:RR:E:NC:1:102 R04603 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8414.59.6090 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of an axial fan from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated August 11, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Atico International USA. The article in question is described as a “USB FAN”, item number W017KA00769. The USB FAN is an axial fan mounted onto a flexible neck designed for use with a computer. The fan has USB connector so that it can be powered by the computer’s USB port. A photograph of the fan was submitted. The applicable subheading for the USB FAN will be 8414.59.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for axial fans. The rate of duty will be 2.3 percent ad valorem. 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division