CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2: 208
Joel Kort
Arkade, Inc.
5535 E. Davies Pl.
Centennial, CO 80122
RE: The tariff classification of a radio remote control from China
Dear Mr. Kort:
In your letter dated June 19, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration is the Arkade Gaming Gun v3, which is a handheld radio remote
control designed for PC gaming. This wireless remote-control is used to control gameplay on a PC via a
2.4GHz RF module and corresponding USB dongle. It is shaped like a toy blaster for immersive gameplay
with control buttons. Moreover, it contains a lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
In your submission, you suggest that this Arkade Gaming Gun v3 may fall under subheading 8471.60.2000,
HTSUS, as an input or output unit of automatic data processing machines, not specified anywhere or
included. However, radio remote control apparatus is more specifically provided for in the tariff.
The applicable subheading for the Arkade Gaming Gun v3 will be 8526.92.5000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 8526.92.5000, which provides for Radar apparatus, radio
navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus: Radio remote control apparatus: Other. The
general rate of duty will be free.
Effective March 4, 2025, pursuant to U.S. Note 2(u) to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, all products of China and
Hong Kong as provided by heading 9903.01.24, HTSUS, other than products classifiable under headings
9903.01.21, 9903.01.22, and 9903.01.23, HTSUS, will be subject to an additional 20 percent ad valorem rate
of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the applicable Chapter 99 heading, i.e. 9903.01.24, in addition
to subheading 8526.92.5000, HTSUS, listed above.
Effective April 5, 2025, Executive Orders implemented “Reciprocal Tariffs.” All imported merchandise must
be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which the reciprocal tariff applies or one of the
Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs. Products of China, including Hong Kong
and Macau, will be assessed an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 125 percent. Products from all other
countries will be subject to an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of entry, you must
report the Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.01.25, in addition to
subheading 8526.92.5000, HTSUS, listed above.
Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under
subheading 8526.92.5000, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 25 percent ad
valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e.,
9903.88.01, in addition to subheading 8526.92.5000, HTSUS, listed above.
The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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 at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
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, please contact
National Import Specialist Lisa Cariello at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
James Forkan
Acting Director
National Commodity Specialist Division