CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 A88773
Mr. Michael A. Lutz
Intel Corporation
2200 Mission College Blvd.
P.O. Box 58119
Santa Clara, CA 95052-8119
RE: The tariff classification of an input/output PCB assembly
from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Lutz:
In your letter dated October 14, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
As indicated by the submitted sample, this assembly consists
of a printed circuit board containing seven pin type "male and
female" connectors. It is designed for use in a CPU and serves
to accept plugs from other components of an ADP system, such as
the printer, monitor, and keyboard.
The applicable subheading for the input/output PCB assembly
will be 8537.10.9070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for boards, panels, ..., and other
bases, ..., equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535
or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity.
The rate of duty will be 4.3 percent ad valorem.
In your request you suggest that, based upon the language of
Chapter Note 5(B)(c), Chapter 84, the correct classification for
this item is in subheading 8473.30.1000, the provision for parts
and accessories of the machines of heading 8471: printed circuit
assemblies. This Chapter Note is not relevant to the
classification of this input/output PCB assembly, since the note
only applies to complete ADP units, which this assembly is
clearly not.
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 David
Curran at 212-466-5680.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division