CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N4:120
Derik Fausett
Key Tronic Corporation
4424 N. Sullivan Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
RE: The tariff classification of the SmartPower Outlet from Mexico
Dear Mr. Fausett:
In your letter dated March 14, 2016 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration is referred to as the SmartPower Outlet, which consists of a single three prong Type G electrical plug and a corresponding Type G adapter. Internally, the SmartPower Outlet contains two printed circuit board assemblies which allow it to wirelessly connect to a control hub utilizing the Zigbee communicaton protocol. On the exterior of the SmartPower Outlet is a pushbutton switch that, when depressed, allows for the device to initiate the connection to its controller. A corresponding light emitting diode displays the connection status once the outlet has established communication. The SmartPower Outlet measures 2.13” by 2.13” by 2.68” and is rated at 9 amps.
In use, the SmartPower Outlet is connected to a electrical outlet and wirelessly communicates with a Zigbee compatible controller. Once communication is established, a device or appliance is plugged in to the SmartPower Outlet and a user with the appropriate software application installed on a smart phone, tablet computer, or similar device has the ability to control the electrical power applied to the connected appliance. We would note that the SmartPower Outlet consists of two pushbutton switches, a relay, a fuse, and the metal contacts necessary to affix the plug into an electrical outlet and receive a plug into its adapter.
The applicable subheading for the SmartPower Outlet will be 8537.10.9070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for; “Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity…: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: Other: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 2.7 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 Karl Moosbrugger at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Deborah C. Marinucci
Acting Director
National Commodity Specialist Division