CLA-2-90:RR:NC:MM:114 B84577
Ms. Kathleen Crawford
BDP International Inc.
1017 4th Avenue
Lester, PA 19029-1813
RE: The tariff classification of a fiber optic cable assembly
from Mexico
Dear Ms. Crawford:
In your letter dated April 14, 1997, on behalf of AMP INC.
of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on a fiber optic cable assembly.
The fiber optic cable assembly is used in the communications
industry with computers or other transfer articles. The assembly
is part number 503995 and consists of a fiber optic cable with
connectors.
The applicable subheading for the fiber optic cable assembly
will be 9001.10.0085, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for optical fibers and optical fiber
bundles; optical fiber cables other than those of heading 8544;
optical fibers, optical fiber bundles and cables; other. The
rate of duty will be 7.4 percent ad valorem.
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 Barbara
Kiefer at 212-466-5685.
Sincerely,
Robert Swierupski
Chief, Metals and Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division