The tariff classification of an interface device from China

N276190 July 1, 2016 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N4:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.70.9660 Lei Zhanglei Robert Bosch Automotive Products (Suzhou), Ltd. No. 455, Str. XingLong, SIP district Suzhou. 215000 China RE: The tariff classification of an interface device from China Dear Mr. Zhanglei: In your letter dated May 30, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item concerned is an in-vehicle, human machine interface (HMI) device. It is used in automobiles and would be mounted behind the dashboard. Its designed for the in-vehicle information and info-tainment system. The item’s part number is 7505400213. The unit incorporates a CPU 3xARM11 (1440DMIPS); Memory: DDR3,1GB; eMMC 8GB; Display interface connectors ( RGB->LVDS); Video Input interface: 1xCVBS(RVC); USB interface: 2xUSB 2.0 The supporting operation system includes: Linux OS and T-Engine kernel. Linux OS is to support the info-tainment domain, mainly for the applications like Radio, Graphics, Media-player, Speech.. The item concerned is a processor, a type of embedded mini-computer that allows the driver to interact and control in-vehicle systems. You have proposed classification within subheading 8471.50, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Based on the information provided, this device does not satisfy the requirements to be classified as an Automatic Data Processing Machine (ADP) machine in Chapter 84, based on Chapter 84 Note 5A.  Furthermore, in accordance with Chapter 84 Note 5E, the device performs a specific function other than data processing and is precluded from classification in heading 8471. The applicable subheading for the human machine interface (part number 7505400213), will be 8543.70.9660, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter…: Other machines and apparatus: Other: Other: Other: Other.” The general 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Steven.Pollichino@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division