The tariff classification of an infrared emitter from Mexico

N195039 December 16, 2011 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.70.4000 Ms. Carla Ramos Romero and McNally Division of Khuene + Nagel, Inc. 9475 Nicola Tesla Court San Diego, Ca 92154 RE: The tariff classification of an infrared emitter from Mexico Dear Ms. Ramos: In your letter dated November 22, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client SMK Electronics Corp. The merchandise subject to this request is the IRP2, an infrared (IR) emitter assembly. This device consists of an IR light emitting diode (LED) housed within a miniature, mouse shaped, black injection molded plastic shell. It incorporates a 10 foot electrical lead, terminated by a two-pin 3.5 mm connector. It is packaged with an IR mask and 2-sided transparent tape. This device converts electrical signals into infrared light signals; it’s a form of transducer. The IRP2 emits IR control signals sent to it by a “Crestron” control system. It allows for the IR control of a variety of audio/video equipment. In use, the IR emitter shell would be adhered directly over the IR sensor window (receiver) of a television, DVD player, or any other IR controllable device. The connector would be plugged into any “Crestron” control system which incorporates a 2-pin terminal block IR output port. Once connected this emitter acts as the 1-way IR control interface between the “Crestron” control system and the A/V device being controlled. The applicable subheading for the IRP2 will be 8543.70.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Electrical machines and apparatus…: Other machines and apparatus: Electric synchros and transducers…". The rate of duty will be 2.6%. 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 Steven Pollichino at (646) 733-3008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division