CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:108
Mr. Alexander Pellerito, Jr.
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Plaza
Mahwah, NJ 07495
RE: The tariff classification of LCD televisions from China
Dear Mr. Pellerito:
In your letter dated January 18, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject merchandise, based on the submitted information, consists of the following color televisions: the Sharp LCD HDTV’s, with models LC-32SB28UT-A and LC-42SB48UT-A having diagonal-screen sizes measuring about 32 inches and 42 inches, respectively; and the Sharp Aquos LCD HDTV’s, with models LC-32D59U, LC-42D69U, LC-52LE920UN and LC-60LE920UN having diagonal-screen sizes measuring about 32 inches, 42 inches, 52 inches and 60 inches, respectively.
Each television model, which incorporates a USB port (except models LC-52LE920UN and LC-60LE920UN, with each having two USB ports), contains the internal circuitry and the firmware that provide the television with the capability to reproduce, for example, a video slideshow of JPEG photos stored on a compatible USB storage device (not included).
The applicable subheading for these televisions will be 8528.72.6400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus . . . Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: Other, color: With a flat panel screen: Incorporating video recording or reproducing apparatus: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 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,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division