The tariff classification of a power supply from China

N281198 December 7, 2016 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N4:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.9510 Sal DiStefano Salvatore DiStefano dba Reliance Customs Brokerage 102 West End Ave. Inwood, NY 11096 RE: The tariff classification of a power supply from China Dear Mr. DiStefano: In your letter dated October 11, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Powersecure Lighting. The item concerned is referred to as an LED Power Supply (Model # IS-SDMV2480PS). Based upon the sample provided with the ruling request, this power supply is rectangular in shape and has wires protruding from either end. This unit measures approximately 8.5 x 1.25 x 1.75 inch in dimension. It is used to convert an input voltage of 120-277 volts AC to an output voltage of 24 volts DC. It provides power to LED light fixtures. The applicable subheading for the LED Power Supply (Model # IS-SDMV2480PS) will be 8504.40.9510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electric transformers, static converters…: Static Converters: Other: Rectifiers…: Power supplies: With a power output not exceeding 50 W.” The rate of duty will be 1.1%. 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 steven.pollichino@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division