CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:208
Mr. William White
STTAS, a UPS Company
300 Galleria Officentre, Ste. 400
Southfield, MI 48034
RE: The tariff classification of radiobroadcast receiver head units from China
Dear Mr. White:
In your letter received by this office on February 21, 2019, on behalf of Prospec Electronics of SC Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration is infotainment systems (head units) for marine vessels, models, INFMBB500, INFPRV515, INFPRV315.2, INFPRV415, and JBLPRV275. These infotainment systems consists of AM/FM reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting combined with sound reproducing apparatus, and a 2.75-3.5 inches color LCD screen. All subject head units are designed for incorporation into a marine vessel, are powered by the boat, and are not intended for removal. Moreover, they all include a radio panel with buttons and encoders for the control of audio source, station/tuning, and volume. They also incorporate a screen for displaying information, such as time, radio station, musical track information, and video from a rear-view camera (not included). Additionally, all models incorporate a USB port that can read and reproduce sound from a USB memory device. It is the opinion of this office, that the principal function of the subject head units is performed by the radiobroadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus and a clock.
The applicable subheading for the subject head units will be 8527.21.4080, 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 not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles: Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be Free.
Effective July 6, 2018, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) imposed an additional tariff on certain products of China classified in the subheadings enumerated in Section XXII, Chapter 99, Subchapter III U.S. Note 20(b), HTSUS. The USTR imposed additional tariffs, effective August 23, 2018, on products classified under the subheadings enumerated in Section XXII, Chapter 99, Subchapter III U.S. Note 20(d), HTSUS. Subsequently, the USTR imposed further tariffs, effective September 24, 2018, on products classified under the subheadings enumerated in Section XXII, Chapter 99, Subchapter III U.S. Note 20(f) and U.S. Note 20(g), HTSUS. For additional information, please see the relevant Federal Register notices dated June 20, 2018 (83 F.R. 28710), August 16, 2018 (83 F.R. 40823), and September 21, 2018 (83 F.R. 47974). Products of China that are provided for in subheading 9903.88.01, 9903.88.02, 9903.88.03, or 9903.88.04 and classified in one of the subheadings enumerated in U.S. Note 20(b), U.S. Note 20(d), U.S. Note 20(f) or U.S. Note 20(g) to subchapter III shall continue to be subject to antidumping, countervailing, or other duties, fees and charges that apply to such products, as well as to those imposed by the aforementioned Chapter 99 subheadings.
Products of China classified under subheading 8527.21.4080, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to the additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.03, in addition to subheading 8527.21.4080, HTSUS, listed above.
The tariff is subject to periodic amendment so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the status of goods covered by the Notice cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading.
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.
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 [email protected].
Sincerely,
Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division