The applicability of subheading 9801.00.10 for a Tac-Mesh radio unit.

N360776 April 24, 2026 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2: 209 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9801.00.1053 Ricky Calderon Safariland LLC 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218 RE: The applicability of subheading 9801.00.10 for a Tac-Mesh radio unit. Dear Mr. Calderon: In your letter dated September 23, 2025, you requested a ruling on the applicability of subheading 9801.00.10, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) for a Tac-Mesh radio unit. The item under consideration has been identified as a the Safariland wireless Tac-Mesh communications radio unit. The item concerned is a long-range, high-quality voice intercom accessory which is used with a tactical headset to provide communication capability for up to 32 headset users on a single network. The Tac-Mesh radio uses Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) radio technology. Users simply plug their headset into the device, turn on the Tac-Mesh’s power and instantly begin communicating over ranges up to hundreds of meters in open field environments. The item concerned is manufactured in the United States and then sent to Germany for FCC certification testing. These tests are used to determine if the Tac-Mesh radio operates safely within electromagnetic spectrum limits, if radio frequency (RF) emissions are within safe levels, etc. Based on the information submitted, the Safariland wireless Tac-Mesh communications radio unit will be eligible for entry as American Goods Returned, provided the documentary requirements of 19 C.F.R. § 10.1 are satisfied. The applicable subheading for the Tac-Mesh communications radio unit will be 9801.00.1053, HTSUS, which provides for, ”Products of the United States when returned after having been exported, or any other products when returned within 3 years after having been exported, without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means while abroad: Other: Articles provided for in headings 8517, 8519, 8525, 8527 or 8529.” Products classified in subheading 9801.00.1053, HTSUS, are free of duty. The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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 at https://hts.usitc.gov/. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs. For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection 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, please contact National Import Specialist Steven Pollichino at steven.pollichino@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, (for) James P. Forkan Director National Commodity Specialist Division