CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 870593
Mr. Pascal Stalder
Gigatec (USA), Inc.
871 Islington St.
Islington, N.H. 03801
RE: The tariff classification of a LiSbus Async I/O System from
Switzerland.
Dear Mr. Stalder:
In your letter dated January 13, 1992 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The LiSbus system, identified in the literature as "Linear
Sequential Bus," is described as a system which works using the
RS-232C asynchronous communications definition. The product is
intended as a simple, reliable, practical, flexible, and cost-
effective alternative to today's system for data transmission.
The LiSbus starter pack includes three basic modules: a bus
interface processor for the RS-232C (BIP), three input/output
modules (IOM's), and one Bus Terminator Module (BTM), 2 meters of
pre-mounted and ready-to-use flat ribbon cable, a small plug-in
system power supply, both 5.25" and 3.5" disks containing Link
Control Software and the Development Tools, and a user manual
and Technical Reference. You state that the LiSbus System is
performing data communications functions as an aid in
establishing communications. The actual communications are
performed by the RS-232 card (also called serial card) which is
usually pre-installed in all personal computers.
The applicable subheading for the "LiSbus System" will be
8517.82.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "[other telegraphic apparatus]." The
rate of duty will be 4.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the 5.25" and 3.5" magnetic
disks will be 8524.90.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for "[r]ecords, tapes, and
other recorded media...: [o]ther." The rate of duty will be 9.7
cents per m2 of recording surface.
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.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport