NY 864941: The tariff classification of a line release, tone trap, andmounting bracket from Canada.

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NY 864941
                           July 17, 1991



CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:109 864941  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8517.81.0020, 7326.90.9090  

Mr. Karl Thompson
Communications Manufacturing Company
2234 Colby Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1505

RE:  The tariff classification of a line release, tone trap, and
mounting bracket from Canada.

Dear Mr. Thompson:

     In your letter dated May 22, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The submitted literature describes the merchandise as
follows:
    
     A line release, CMC 502, is a permanent signal controller
that frees central office equipment for other calls.  It can be
used on line circuits in SXS, X-bar, ESS, DMS  Central Office, or
PBX.  One of the main features of the device is that it will
release trunks, channels and selectors for regular traffic.  The
line release appears to be used solely or principally with
telephone apparatus.

     A tone trap, CMC 505, is a pocket sized device that limits
DTMF dialing on subscriber lines.  It is powered by the telephone
line.  No external power cabling or wiring is required for
installation.  The tone trap appears to be solely or principally
used with telephone apparatus.

     A mounting bracket, CMC 500, that mounts on the frame and
facilitates 10 CMC 505 line releases.

     The applicable subheading for the line release, CMC 502, and
the tone trap, CMC 505, will be 8517.81.0020, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "[o]ther
telephone apparatus."  The rate of duty will be 8.5 percent ad
valorem.

     The applicable HTS subheading for the mounting bracket, CMC
500, will be 7326.90.9090, which provides for "[o]ther articles
of iron or steel: [o]ther."  The rate of duty will be 5.7 percent
ad valorem.

     Goods classifiable under subheading 8517.81.0020, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
free rate of duty under the United States - Canada Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.

     Goods classifiable under subheading 7326.90.9090, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Canada, will be entitled to a
3.9 percent rate of duty under the United States - Canada Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport