The tariff classification of AV carts from Taiwan.

NY R03010 December 30, 2005 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 R03010 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9403.20.0030 Mr. Troy Crago Atico International (USA), Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of AV carts from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated December 20, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise to be imported is as follows: AV Cart Item Number W094EA00545 is a cart made of metal with rubber castors. The item features an adjustable top shelf that allows best possible viewing height for audio visual presentations. The cart supports monitors up to 20” and includes an electrical strip and a non-skid transparent mat to prevent slippage. It is designed to stand on the floor with dimensions of 18.11” depth x 23.62” width x 42.4” height. AV Cart with Locking Cabinet Item Number W094EA00546 is a cart made of metal with rubber castors. The item features an adjustable top shelf that allows best possible viewing height for audio visual presentations. The cart supports monitors up to 20” and includes an electrical strip and a non-skid transparent mat to prevent slippage. It is designed to stand on the floor with dimensions of 18.11” depth x 23.62” width x 42.4” height. Wide Body AV Cart Item Number W094EA00547 is a cart made of metal with rubber castors. The item is a heavy duty wide-body cart and has a broad base for extra stability. It supports monitors up to 27” and includes an electrical strip and a non-skid transparent mat to prevent slippage. It is designed to stand on the floor with dimensions of 22.44” depth x 32.28” width x 45.39” height. The applicable subheading for the AV carts will be 9403.20.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other furniture and parts thereof: other metal furniture, Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUSA 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division