CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:108
Mr. David Freston
Control4
11734 South Election Road, Ste. 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84020
RE: The tariff classification of a wireless remote control dimmer from China
Dear Mr. Freston:
In your letter dated February 18, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is being returned.
The merchandise under consideration is referred to as the “Control4 120V Wireless Dimmer,” model C4-DIM1-Z, which is part of the ZigBee home system. This device wirelessly controls other devices through radio frequency. This device can activate the operations of other devices controlled by the automation system, such as adjusting light levels, turning on music, and locking the doors. In addition, this device has a subsidiary function of controlling the attached lighting load via phase-cut dimming over the line-voltage wires. Thus, it is the opinion of this office that the radio remote control function is the principal function of this device.
In your request, you suggested classification in subheading 8543.90.8880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Electrical machines and apparatus…: Parts: Other: Other: Other. However, this radio remote control apparatus is more specifically provided for elsewhere in the tariff.
The applicable subheading for this merchandise will be 8526.92.5000, HTSUS, which provides for Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus: Other: Radio remote control apparatus: Other. The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS 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 Lisa Cariello at (646) 733-3014.
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Acting Director
National Commodity Specialist Division