CLA-2-85:S:N:N1: 112 812047
Mr. Strati Patrakis
Star Industries
36 Sabin Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
RE: The tariff classification of an electric switch, butt splice
connectors, and flexible neoprene and silicone rubber
heaters from Taiwan, Singapore, and Korea
Dear Mr. Patrakis:
In your letter dated June 22, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
As indicated in your request, these items are for use with a
12 volt electrical system in an automobile and consist of the
following:
- an electrical touch timing switch
- butt splice connectors for 16-14 and 12-10 gauge electrical wires
- flexible neoprene and silicone rubber heaters consisting of material ranging from .05" to .175" in thickness, and containing a heating element with a 24" lead of 22-16 gauge wire
The applicable subheading for the electrical touch timing
switch will be 8536.50.8060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical
switches, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V . The rate of duty
will be 4.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for
the butt splice connectors will be 8536.90.0090, HTS, which
provides for other electrical apparatus for making connections to
or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V.
The rate of duty will be 4.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable
subheading for the flexible neoprene and rubber heaters will be
8516.80.8000, HTS, which provides for other electric heating
resistors. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem.
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