CLA-2-74:OT:RR:NC:N1:113
Mr. Michael E. Roll
Pisani & Roll PLLC
Attorneys at Law
1875 Century Park East, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
RE: The tariff classification of copper mesh protective sleeves from various countries
Dear Mr. Roll:
In your letter dated September 22, 2008, on behalf of Tyco Electronics Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples of three styles of RayBraid copper mesh protective sleeves and product brochures were submitted with your ruling request. You stated in our telephone coversation on October 21, 2008, that the copper mesh protective sleeves will be made in various countries.
The merchandise at issue is identified in your letter as the RayBraid Ray 90, Ray 101 and Ray 103. They are described as flexible braided mesh protective sleeves used to shield electrical wire bundles from electromagnetic interference. The Ray 90 and Ray 101 are manufactured from individual tin-plated copper wires. The Ray 103 is made from nickel-plated copper wires for high temperature applications. The copper wires are positioned side-by-side to form flat ribbons which are then braided into a cylindrical mesh. The mesh sleeves are available in several configurations that differ in diameter, the gauge of the individual wires comprising each flat ribbon, the number of wires per ribbon and the number of ribbons.
The mesh sleeves are imported in continuous rolls on plastic tube formers. The formers keep the mesh sleeves in their intended shape, prevent damage to the sleeves prior to use and facilitate assembly. The plastic former is removed prior to the products’ use in the manufacture of bundled electrical wire cabling. You stated that the RayBraid Ray 90, Ray 101 and Ray 103 are not conductors, not insulated and do not have fittings at the time of importation.
The applicable subheading for the copper mesh protective sleeves (RayBraid Ray 90, Ray 101 and Ray 103) will be 7419.99.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of copper, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be free.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 Ann Taub at (646) 733-3018.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division