U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8504.31.40
$50.0M monthly imports
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Court Cases
2 cases
CIT & Federal Circuit
Ruling Age
31 years
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The tariff classification of an AC adapter from China and Hong Kong
NY 800562 August 8, 1994 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 800562 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.31.40 Mr. Marvin Turner Burlington Air Express 5500 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 RE: The tariff classification of an AC adapter from China and Hong Kong Dear Mr. Turner: In your letter dated July 18, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The AC adapter, identified on the submitted sample as part number DS9404009, is described as an electronic device which converts 100 volts (v) AC, 50/60Hz to 11.5vx2 AC, 1250 mA. The applicable subheading for the AC adapter will be 8504.31.40, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[rated transformers, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1 kVA." The rate of duty will be 6.6 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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