CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:108

Ms. Roxane Peiffer
Norman G. Jensen, Inc.
3050 Metro Dr. / #300
Minneapolis, MN 55425

RE: The tariff classification of a radiobroadcasting receiver from China

Dear Ms. Peiffer:

In your letter dated July 21, 2008, on behalf of Williams Sound Corp., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The merchandise in question is a radiobroadcasting receiver, which is denoted as item number PPA R35NU-R. The PPA R35NU-R features a volume control/on/off dial, an earphone jack and an LED power indicator. Based on the information provided, this receiver can select, detect, and amplify any radiobroadcasting signal in the 72-76 MHz band. In addition, this battery-operated receiver is compatible with any Williams Sound Personal PA transmitter operating on the 72-76 MHz bandwidth.

The applicable subheading for this radiobroadcasting receiver will be 8527.19.5025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock: Radiobroadcast receivers capable of operating without an external source of power: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3 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,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division