CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:110 C89046
Mr. Richard J. Housman
Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc.
5700 NW Pacific Rim Boulevard
Camas, Washington 98607
RE: The tariff classification of a flash memory module from Japan.
Dear Mr. Housman:
In your letter dated June 9, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The merchandise under consideration involves an 8 Mbyte "Flash Memory
Module", model number SMTF80-2-100-08 which is designed for use in computer
networking, telecommunications applications, printers and computers, and has an
access time of 90 nanoseconds.
This memory module is organized as two 1M banks of 32 bit words. Each bank
consists of 2 x 16 bit wide blocks of memory with independent control signals
which allow operation of the modules in 16 or 32 bit wide environments. This
flash memory module features an 80-pin single-in-line memory module (SIMM). All
inputs and outputs are TTL and CMOS compatible. This flash memory module is
utilized to hold computer programs and provide backup for programs when a system
goes down. The principal use of this SMTF80-2-100-08 Flash Memory Module
appears to be in an automatic data processing (ADP) environment.
The applicable subheading for the SMTF80-2-100-08 Flash Memory Module will
be 8473.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8471, printed
circuit assemblies, for ADP machines. The rate of duty will be free.
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 Art Brodbeck at 212-466-5490.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division