The tariff classification of a wireless optical communication system from Russia or Hungary

N276810 July 8, 2016 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N4:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8517.62.0050 Jon E. Von Rentzell President BluTec Systems, LLC 2665 Longacres Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: The tariff classification of a wireless optical communication system from Russia or Hungary Dear Mr. Von Rentzell: In your letter dated June 20, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise concerned is referred to as the Trimble FSO (free space optics) Gigabit Series, Optical Communication System. This system consists of two infrared (IR) transceivers along with electronic communication equipment that allows its incorporation into an existing network. This system is used to wirelessly transmit voice, images and data between two points. The pair of wireless optical IR transceivers are used in place of a wired connection. It’s an alternative to running fiber optic cable underground. The installation of a fiber optic cable may be difficult in certain instances (under a river or lake, across a freeway or airport, etc.), so the wireless system allows the signal to be beamed across the inaccessible space. The system can only communicate up to a maximum of approximately 2.5 miles. The applicable subheading for the Trimble FSO (free space optics) Gigabit Series, Optical Communication System will be 8517.62.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “…: Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus: Other.” The general 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 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