The tariff classification of electronic musical devices from England

NY D84777 December 11, 1998 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 D84777 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.9695; 9207.90.0080 Mr. Johnnie Hermiston 19 Tichborne Street Leicester, LE2 0NQ England RE: The tariff classification of electronic musical devices from England Dear Mr. Hermiston: In your letter dated November 12, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted descriptive literature, the items in question are described as the Notepad and KikNotepad, and a Xylosynth. The Notepad and KikNotepad are electronic drum trigger pads which electronically creates a drum sound through the use of a transducer and other electronic components. The Xylosynth is a MIDI tuned percussion electronic instrument which reproduces the sound of a xylophone. The applicable subheading for the Notepad and KikNotepad electronic drum trigger pads will be 8543.89.9695, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, ..., not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS. The rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem. For merchandise entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 1999, the rate of duty will be 2.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the Xylosynth will be 9207.90.0080, HTS, which provides for musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically: Other. The rate of duty will be 5.4 percent ad valorem. For merchandise entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 1999, the rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem. 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 David Curran at 212-466-5680. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division