The tariff classification of connectors and accessories from Taiwan and Hong Kong

NY G83074 November 2, 2000 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 G83074 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8536.69.8000; 7323.99.9060; 7326.90.8586 Mr. Richard Lopez Pacheo International Corporation 11207 La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 RE: The tariff classification of connectors and accessories from Taiwan and Hong Kong Dear Mr. Lopez: In your letter dated September 28, 2000, on behalf of Allen Tel Products, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted samples, there are seven types of connectors, in the form of jacks and plugs used in telephone applications. These connectors are identified as AT38-09, AT210-4, AT8x8, AT202-4, AT468, AT630A-6, and AT216-4. A stainless steel faceplate, item AT BK, and a patch panel, item ATPNL 12, are also included. The applicable subheading for the connectors will be 8536.69.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lamp holders, plugs and sockets: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the faceplate will be 7323.99.9060, HTS, which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; …: Other: Other: Not coated or plated with precious metal: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the patch panel will be 7326.90.8586, HTS, which provides for other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 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 212-637-7049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division