CLA-2-85:S:N:N1B:112 853593
Ms. Karen L. Sager
Smith Corona Corp.
P.O. Box 2020
Cortland, N.Y. 13045
RE: The tariff classification of liquid crystal display modules from
Japan, Taiwan or South Korea.
Dear Ms. Sager:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the
provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : June 11, 1990.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The liquid crystal display modules are
comprised of glass and polarizer, sealed in a
metal frame, affixed to a printed circuit
board which contains both a control and
driver integrated circuit, and decoupling
capacitors. The displays range in size from
1 line by 16 characters up to 14 lines by 80
characters, depending on where used.
HTS PROVISION : Indicator panels: Incorporating LCD's...
HTS SUBHEADING : 8531.20.0020.
RATE OF DUTY : 2.7 percent ad valorem.
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