CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:108 C89168
Mr. James Shaw
Panasonic Logistics Co.
2 Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
RE: The tariff classification of an enhanced area distribution box from
Japan.
Dear Mr. Shaw:
In your letter dated June 16, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The item an Enhanced Area Distribution Box (EADB), is an apparatus for an
Avionics In Flight Entertainment System. It acts as a zone controller and
distributes power, audio/video signals and routes service data to and from the
seat network in a Lan operation. This allows a passenger to view in flight
videos, listen to music and play with interactive video games.
The applicable subheading for the Enhanced Area Distribution Box will be
8525.10.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy,
radiobroadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception
apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still
image video cameras or other video camera recorders: Transmission apparatus:
other: other ... other. The rate of duty will be 2.1 percent ad valorem.
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 Michael Contino at 212-466-5672.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division