CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 810662
Mr. Dennis Macias
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
578 Eccles Avenue
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
RE: The tariff classification of a Remote Power Manager from
Korea.
Dear Mr. Macias:
In your letter dated May 2, 1994, on behalf of Server
Technology, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves a "Sentry"
Remote Power Manager that is basically an intelligent,
microprocessor based controller that interfaces with a remote
host computer, and the companion intelligent power module.
This device is considered to be a freely programmable device
that is accessed by a modem call from a personal computer. It
can power-on, power off, a power module, to re-boot a remote
network device whose power cable is plugged into a power module.
It can also control AC power flow to many types of geographically
distributed devices like modems, routers, gateways, and hubs in a
LAN configuration. This controller is activated by direct RS-
232 signals and operates as a local power controller. In this
mode, the Power Manager is connected to a host computers RS-232
port, a PBX data adapter or a communications terminal server.
Noting Legal Note 5 (B) to Chapter 84 of the HTS, this
device would appear to meet the definition of a "unit" of an ADP
system.
The applicable subheading for the Remote Power Manager
(Controller) will be 8471.99.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for control or adapter
units. The rate of duty will be free.
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 at the time this merchandise is imported. 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,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport