CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 872609
Mr. Pascal Stalder
Gigatec (USA), Inc.
871 Islington Street
P.O. Box 4705
Portsmouth, NH 03802-4705
RE: The tariff classification of a Bus Interface Processor,
Input/Output Module, Bus Terminator Module from
Switzerland.
Dear Mr. Stalder:
In your letter dated February 14, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise is described as components of your Lisbus
Starter Pack, identified in the submitted literature as follows:
1. The Bus Interface Processor (BIP) permits a quick visual
control of the system. It manages the physical and logical
conversion of the RS-232C signals to and from the LISBUS signals.
It is powered by an external 12-Volt power supply that comes with
one 12-Volt DC regulated power supply. A green light emitting
diode (LED) signals that the power supply is on and, at the same
time, the presence of the BTM on the bus. If the BTM is missing,
the BIP's LED will not turn on.
2. The Input/Output module (IOM's) connect the downstream
peripherals to the LISBUS System and thus to the controlling
computer. When an IOM is selected, point-to-point connections
are established between each of the corresponding user-interface
and free user lines of the controlling computer and the
peripheral device. You have advised us by telephone that this
module basically opens and closes a channel through which to
transmit data.
3. The descriptive material doesn't describe the Bus Terminator
Module (BTM). However you have advised us by telephone that the
BTM lets the computer know when all of the transmitted material
has been received. The BIP, IOM and the BTM appear to be
dedicated to the transmission of data between two points using a
line connection.
The applicable subheading for the Bus Interface Processor,
Input/Output Module, and the Bus Terminator Module will be
8517.82.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for "[other telegraph apparatus]." The
rate of duty will be 4.7 percent ad valorem.
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