CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 851603
Mr. Frank Carey
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
30 West Service Road
Champlain, New York 12919-9703
RE: The tariff classification of uninterruptible power supplies
from Canada.
Dear Mr. Carey:
In your letter dated April 20, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Pylon Electronic Development
Co., Lachine, PQ, Canada.
Your letter describes the subject merchandise as follows:
1. The System NF-3 is described in the submitted literature as a "DC"
uninterruptible power supply used in applications where 48VDC (nominal)
talk-filtered back-up is required. This system provides a highly
reliable, compact and economic UPS for telephone, telecommunications
equipment and any other application requiring 48VDC (normal), 1.3A
continuous maximum power. The nominal input voltage of the unit is 117
VAC and the nominal output is 48 Vdc at 1.5A max.
2. The model UPS - 150 is described in the submitted literature as a
back up source of power where a reliable source of AC mains power is
critical. It is used in such areas as telecommunications (e.g.
telephone/transmitter for police, fire, ambulance, security and taxi
services), computing or electronic cash registers where a commercial
power outage or brown-out cannot be tolerated. The UPS - 150 is
designed to adapt electrical energy for further use. It supplies 150 V
AC operating voltage, charges the batteries, and converts direct
current from the batteries to 150 V AC when the power is a power outage
or brown out. The principal function of the UPS - 150 appears to be to
supply power to certain equipment. The maximum continuous output of
the unit is 150 VA max.
3. The transit cases, identified in the literature as type TC-4 and
TC-4R are aluminum cases designed specifically for the transportation
of delicate electronic equipment and telecommunications systems
respectively. The cases ensure maximum protection from shock and also
provide a weather tight seal. Design of the cases is from the inside
out. Cushioning contoured nylon covered resilient foam padding,
reinforced corners, and hinged carrying handles are some of the
features found in the cases. The TC-4R also has an inner framework to
accommodate a standard rack (the yoke) and is separated from the
special rubber shock mounts.
The applicable HTS subheading for the NF-3 and the UPS -150
will be 8504.40.0008, which provides for static converters,
rectifiers and rectifying apparatus: power supplies: with a power
output exceeding 50 W but not exceeding 150 W." The rate of duty
will be 3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable HTS subheading for the carrying cases, TC-4 and TC-4R
will be 7616.90.0080, which provides for other articles of aluminum:
other, other: other: other." The rate of duty will be 5.7 percent ad
valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 8504.40.00, HTS, which have
originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 1.8
percent rate of duty under the United States - Canada Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.
Goods classifiable under subheading 7616.90.0080, HTS, which have
originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a 4.5
percent rate of duty under the United States - Canada Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport