The tariff classification of a controller cabinet/controller assembly from China

N226468 August 14, 2012 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.8588 Brian Kavanaugh Deringer Logistics Consulting Group 173 West Service Road Champlain, NY 12919 RE: The tariff classification of a controller cabinet/controller assembly from China Dear Mr. Kavanaugh: In your letter dated July 16, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Northern Power Systems. Drawings and pictures have been submitted with your ruling request. The item concerned is a controller cabinet, NW 100/Controller Assembly (Part # 1002100). The subject article is a steel enclosure/cabinet for the controller assembly. You indicate that at the time of importation it will not include any electrical components. You also indicate that the cabinet is made primarily from 14 gauge steel and measures approximately 1240 mm (millimeters) high by 1280 mm wide by 558 mm deep. The applicable subheading for the controller cabinet, NW 100/Controller Assembly will be 7326.90.8588, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem. 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 Ann Taub at (646) 733-3018. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division