NY 865669: The tariff classification of a TA-1000 Transaction Terminalfrom Brazil

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                                   NY 865669
                                   Aug 5 1991



CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:110 865669  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8471.92.1090  

Mr. Robert W. Crismon
Star Computer Corporation
1743 South Horne
Mesa, Arizona 85204 

RE:  The tariff classification of a TA-1000 Transaction Terminal
from Brazil

Dear Mr. Crismon:

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

     The merchandise under consideration involves a model TA-1000
transaction terminal that is basically a programmable,
intelligent, microcomputer, data collection device designed to
capture data at its point of origin.  

     This data collection device incorporates a StarTran multi-
tasking operating system, and commands for the unit can be
entered from the host computer, IBM compatible PC keyboard,
terminal wand, badge reader, or terminal keypad.  The device is
8-inches in height, 3.5-inches in width, and 12-inches in length. 
It incorporates an 8-bit microprocessor, CMOS RAM memory, a 2
line LCD display, a 24 key keyboard, badge reader, and an RS-
232 interface.  This terminal unit can be used in such
applications as time & attendance, shop floor data collectioin,
job costing, inventory control, and access control.

     The article in question does not meet the definition of an
ADP machine specified in Chapter 84, note 5 (A) (a).  It does
however meet the definition of a "unit" of an ADP machine, and
functions principally as a combined input/output unit.    

     The applicable subheading for the TA-1000 transaction
terminal will be 8471.92.1090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for combined input/output
units.  The duty rate will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.         

     Articles classifiable under subheading 8471.92.1090, HTS,
which are products of Brazil, are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) 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