CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112
Jon R. Weiner
Rolls-Royce North America
2001 S. Tibbs Avenue
Speed Code S36
Indianapolis, IN 46241
RE: The tariff classification of indicator gauges for a ship’s bridge from Norway, Sweden and Finland
Dear Mr. Weiner:
In your letter dated June 18, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
There are two items concerned, part #s DLQ72 and XL96. Both items are indicator gauges which are used in a ship’s bridge. Both are the dial type of indicator gauge. They have a measurement scale in a circular configuration and a dial/pointer which rotates and points to the particular measurement on the scale.
Item # 1 is referred to as part # DLQ72. This device is a magnetic coil type indicator. This gauge can be designed/manufactured to display rudder angle, RPM, pressure, or temperature based on the customer’s needs. The measurements displayed come from various sensors, potentiometers or transducers. This display incorporates a light emitting diode (LED) as an illuminating component. The LED allows the measurement scale and pointer to be easily read.
Item # 2 is referred to as part # XL96. This device is a magnetic coil indicator. This gauge can be designed/manufactured to display azimuth thruster direction, RPM, and propeller pitch angle based on the customer’s needs. The measurements displayed come from various sensors, potentiometers or transducers. This display incorporates a light emitting diode (LED) as an illuminating component. The LED allows the measurement scale and pointer to be easily read. In addition, this gauge incorporates a microprocessor which is used to reduce static in the analogue signal. This results in more accuracy of the values being displayed.
The applicable subheading for both indicator gauges (part # DLQ72 and part # XL96) will be 8531.20.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus…: Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD’s) or light emitting diodes(LED’s): Other.” The general 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 Steven Pollichino at (646) 733-3008.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division