The tariff classification of Category 5 and Category 6 telecommunication cable from China

N020326 December 21, 2007 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8544.42.2000 8544.49.1000 Mr. Marty Bloch Dell Will Customs Brokers (USA), Inc. 26480 Northline Commerce Drive, Suite 912 Taylor, MI 48180 RE: The tariff classification of Category 5 and Category 6 telecommunication cable from China Dear Mr. Bloch: In your letter dated November 26, 2007, on behalf of Jo-Dan International, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples which you submitted are being retained by this office. The items concerned are Category 5 and Category 6 telecommunication cables. Both types of cable consist of eight individually insulated copper wires, in a twisted-pair configuration, encased within an insulating jacket. These cables will be imported both in bulk form without connectors, and in various lengths with RJ45 plastic clip connectors attached. These cables are to be used with computers and computer equipment to allow for the transfer/communication of information/data. For example, this type of cable may be used to connect an individual computer to a modem, or to connect a network of computers and equipment to one another, such as in a LAN system. The applicable subheading for the Category 5 and Category 6 telecommunication cables when imported in bulk without connectors will be 8544.49.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors…: Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: For a voltage not exceeding 80 V: Of a kind used for telecommunications”. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the Category 5 and Category 6 telecommunication cables when imported cut to length with attached RJ45 connectors will be 8544.42.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors…: Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Fitted with connectors: Other: Of a kind used for telecommunications”. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Steve Pollichino at 646-733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division