CLA-2-85:SV:S:C:BI6 806755
Tariff No.: 8517.81.0010; 8537.10.9070; 8504.40;8004
Mr. Dennis Heck
Director, Trade Consulting
Tower Group International
5420 West 104th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045-6069
RE: Tariff classification of Video Door Phone Surveillance
Monitoring System and its component parts
Dear Mr. Heck:
In your recent letter you requested a binding tariff
classification ruling for the Video Door Phone Surveillance
Monitoring System and its components when imported separately.
The products are manufactured in Korea.
The SMS-4 Video Door Phone Surveillance Monitoring System,
product number 056434, is a complete home or office security
system which provides two way audio and one way video. This
system consists of a four inch monochrome monitor, one charge-
coupled device (CCD) monochrome entry camera unit, one monitor
stand, complete installation hardware for monitor and camera,
connecting cable and one AC/DC adaptor. The camera can be
hardwired to the monitor by means of an existing door bell or a
single cable or coaxial may be used for a new installation.
The SMC-401B CCD Entry Camera, product number 056442, is a
water resistant, shock proof camera incorporating a 2 X 3 inch
oval speaker and microphone for hands-free video and audio
capability. This camera utilizes solid state electronic
technology and incorporates a CCD. As the image forming light of
an object is focused onto the grid, each pixel receives a certain
quantity of light which is translated into an electrical charge.
The result is a pattern of electrical charges which represents an
image. The electrical charges are subsequently processed into
magnetic analog signals for processing and transmission. The
camera is powered by 12V DC supplied by the monitor.
The SMS-4R 4" Monitor,-Product number 056443, is a
monochrome monitor which has a four inch flat CRT and is powered
by a 110V AC/22V DC adaptor.
The GSU-4 Switching Unit, product number 056467, is an
optional switch box which allows the connection of up to four
cameras to the monitor unit. This unit allows one to view any of
four locations for the monitor unit.
The GA-4 AC/DC Adaptor, product number 056468, is a 110V
AC22V DC adaptor and is used to power the monitor and the system.
Classification of merchandise in the tariff schedule shall
be determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI).
The applicable classification for the SMS-4 Video/Audio
Monitoring System, SMC-401B Charge-Coupled Device Monochrome
Camera, and SMS-4R Monitor is 8517.81.0010 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States, which provides for
"Electrical apparatus for line telephony or telegraphy; other
apparatus; intercom systems". The applicable rate of duty is
8.5%.
The applicable classification for the GSU-4 Switching Unit
is 8537.10.9070 of the HTS, which provides for "Boards, panels,
consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or
more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or
the distribution of electricity; for a voltage not exceeding
1,000 V; other; other". The applicable rate of duty is 4.8%.
The applicable classification for the GA-4 AC/DC Adaptor is
8504.40.8004 of the HTS, which provides for "Electrical
transformers, static converters and inductors; static converters;
other;Rectifiers and rectifying apparatus; power supplies with a
power output not exceeding 50 W". The applicable rate of duty is
2.7%.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed upon each importation of this merchandise. If.
the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should
be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Richter
District Director,
Savannah, Ga.