CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1: 112 B83406
Mr. Bruce H. Leeds
Hughes Space & Communications Company
SC/S41/A373, P.O. Box 92919
Los Angeles, CA 90009-2919
RE: The tariff classification and status under the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a traveling wave
tube amplifier from Canada; Article 509
Dear Mr. Leeds:
In your letter dated March 11, 1997 you requested a ruling
on the status of a traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) from
Canada under the NAFTA.
As indicated in your submission, a traveling wave tube
amplifier is an electronic device used to amplify microwave
communications signals. Your company will use the TWTA in the
construction of communications satellites. These satellites
receive signals from terrestrial transmitters and the signals are
then fed into the TWTA which amplifies them for rebroadcast to
earth.
The applicable tariff provision for the traveling wave tube
amplifier will be 8543.89.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for microwave
amplifiers. The general rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad
valorem.
Each of the non-originating materials used to make the
traveling wave tube amplifier has satisfied the changes in tariff
classification required under HTSUSA General Note
12(t)/85.144(A). The traveling wave tube amplifier will be
entitled to a free rate of duty under the NAFTA upon compliance
with all applicable laws, regulations, and agreements.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 181
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 181).
This ruling letter is binding only as to the party to whom
it is issued and may be relied on only by that party.
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,
Robert Swierupski
Chief, Metals and Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division