The tariff classification of bridge diodes from Taiwan

NY 884870 May 6, 1993 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 884870 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.00 Mr. Frank Dailey American Overseas Air Freight, Inc. 11034 South La Cienga Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90304-1198 RE: The tariff classification of bridge diodes from Taiwan Dear Mr. Dailey .: In your letter dated March 25, 1993, on behalf of Microsemiconductors Corp. of Chatsworth California, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is described in the submitted literature as bridge diodes. These appear to be standard bridge rectifiers consisting of four (4) diodes connected in a series. The applicable subheading for the bridge diodes will be 8504.40.00, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[rectifiers and rectifying apparatus]." The rate of duty will be 3 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