CLA-2-85:S:N:Nl:109 869010
Ms. Esther Quezada
AM-MEX International Customs Broker
1195 Avenida Costa Este
Suite 600
Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA 92173
RE: The tariff classification of a "Troli" module from Mexico
Dear Ms. Quezada:
In your letter dated August 29, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Pulse Engineering, Inc., San
Diego, CA..
Your letter describes the "Troli" module as a Token Ring
Optimized Line Interface module. The module is a ready made
implementation of the ring interface circuitry. It physically
interfaces between a Token Ring Local Area Network (LAN) and a
Token Ring interface card by interfacing the protocols and logic
signals with the requirements of a Token Ring Lan for computers
and computer peripherals. It resides with the Texas Instruments
Communications processor chip (TM380C16) on the printed circuit
board and works in conjunction with this device. The module
appears to be dedicated to the transmission of data between two
points using a line connection.
The applicable subheading for the Troli module will be
8517.82.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "[other telegraphic apparatus]." The
duty rate will be 4.7 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 8517.82.0080, HTS,
which are products of Mexico are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
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