The tariff classification of an anti-static bar from Japan

NY I85783 September 26, 2002 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 I85783 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8535.90.8060 Ms. Karen Robinson Komori America Corporation 5520 Meadowbrook Industrial Court Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-3898 RE: The tariff classification of an anti-static bar from Japan Dear Ms. Robinson: In your letter dated August 27, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted information, the anti-static bar, identified as part number IQE8857004, is used to hold a built-up static electricity charge and subsequently discharge it to the ground. It is capable of handling in excess of 1,000 volts. The applicable subheading for the anti-static bar, part number IQE8857004, will be 8535.90.8060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits: For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V. The rate of duty will be 2.7 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 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division