NY a82825: The tariff classification of an AM/FM stereo cassette from the People's Republic of China.

Native CBP ruling rendition. Applicability is fact-specific; modification/revocation relationships and original publisher date are retained. Publisher sentinel year0001 means unknown date, not a historical legal adoption.

	NY A82825
					April 23, 1996


CLA-2-85:RR:NC:108:A82825  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8527.21.1015  

Mr. Raymond Rodriguez
Inter-Maritime Forwarding Co., Inc.
156 William Street
New York, New York 10038-2689

RE:	The tariff classification of an AM/FM stereo cassette from the People's Republic of China.

Dear Mr. Rodriguez:

	In your letter dated April 18, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Majexco Imports Corp.

	The sample submitted, item number CAR1001SP, is an AM/FM Stereo radio with cassette and two speakers.  This item is for use in a motor vehicle and packaged together for retail sale. 

	The applicable subheading for this item will be 8527.21.1015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for  reception apparatus...: radiobroadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power...: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus: radio-tape player combinations: other: cassette type: stereo  The rate of duty will be 3 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 Phil Carabetta at 212-466-5672.


								Sincerely,



								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division