CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N2:220
Jennifer Ho
AJH Elite Inc.
24238 S. Vermont Ave. #230
Harbor City, CA 90710
RE: The tariff classification of the bezel assembly from China
Dear Ms. Ho:
In your letter dated March 17, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, JMC
Global Technologies LLP.
The merchandise under consideration is identified as the Bezel Assy, PN 8CW5K, which is described as a
bezel faceplate with locking key that is intended to be installed on the front of a 2U server. The Bezel Assy
is constructed of plastic, metal, springs, and fasteners and is an accessory to data storage machines.
The applicable subheading for the Bezel Assy, PN 8CW5K, will be 8473.30.5100, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Parts and accessories (other than covers,
carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of heading 8470 to 8472: . . .
Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8471: Not incorporating a cathode-ray tube: . . .Other." The
general rate of duty will be Free.
Effective March 4, 2025, pursuant to U.S. Note 2(u) to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, all products of China and
Hong Kong as provided by heading 9903.01.24, HTSUS, other than products classifiable under headings
9903.01.21, 9903.01.22, and 9903.01.23, HTSUS, will be subject to an additional 20 percent ad valorem rate
of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the applicable Chapter 99 heading, i.e. 9903.01.24, in addition
to subheading 8473.30.5100, HTSUS, listed above.
Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under
subheading 8473.30.5100, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 25 percent ad
valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9
903.88.03, in addition to subheading 8473.30.5100, HTSUS, listed above.
The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment, so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the
status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading.? For background
information regarding the trade remedy initiated pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, including
information on exclusions and their effective dates, you may refer to the relevant parts of the United States
Trade Representative and CBP websites, which are available at the following addresses:
https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china
On March 12, 2025, Presidential proclamation 10895 imposed additional tariffs on certain derivative
aluminum products.? Additional duties for derivative aluminum products of 25 percent are reflected in
Chapter 99, headings 9903.85.04 and 9903.85.07.? Products provided by heading 9903.85.08 will be subject
to a duty of 25 percent upon the value of the aluminum content.? At the time of entry, you must report the
Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.85.08, in addition to subheading
8473.30.5100, HTSUS.? Derivative aluminum articles processed in another country from aluminum articles
that were smelted and cast in the United States, provided for in heading 9903.85.09, are not subject to the
additional ad valorem duties
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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
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,
Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division