CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:109 D82041
Ms. Laura Lyons
Alps Electric(USA), Inc.
3553 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95134
RE: The tariff classification of a Voltage Controlled
Oscillator, BS Converter and FM/AM tuner from Japan
Dear Ms. Lyons:
In your letter dated August 31, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise is described in your letter as three
separate component items. The first item is described as a
voltage controlled oscillator Part# URA & UCV Series. These
devices are used as parts in both cordless telephones and
cellular telephones. They generate a frequency response
(oscillation) as a result of applying voltage to it. Section XVI
Note 2(b) states that "... parts which are equally suitable for
use principally with the goods of headings 8517 and 8525 to 8528
are to be classified in heading 8517."
The applicable subheading for the voltage controlled
oscillator will be 8517.90.3800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for " Electrical
apparatus for line telephone...Parts: Other: Printed circuit
assemblies: Other." The rate of duty will be 4.3 percent ad
valorem.
The second item is described as a BS Converter Part # BSN
Series. This item is a component of an antenna assembly. It
converts the television signal received from satellites to a
lower frequency so that it can be sent over standard cable used
for distribution of television signals.
The applicable subheading for the BS Converter will be
8525.10.3015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for" Transmission apparatus for
radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting,
television...Other: Apparatus for the reception of television
signals relayed by television satellite." The rate of duty will
be 2.2 percent ad valorem.
The third item is described as an FM/AM tuner Part# TFCB
series (home) and TFTC series (auto). This item is used for AM/FM
signal tuning either for home use in stereo equipment or car use
in automotive stereo equipment. The country of origin of this
merchandise at the present time is Japan. However, the company
has future intentions of manufacturing this merchandise in
Mexico.
The applicable subheading for the FM/AM Tuner will be
8529.90.8700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "Other parts of articles of headings
8525 and 8527 except articles of cellular telephones: Other". The
rate of duty will be 1.2 percent ad valorem.
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 Eileen
Kaplan at 212-466-5673.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division