NY a86314: The tariff classification of remote controls and receivers from Taiwan and Ireland

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                            NY A86314

                         August 26, 1996

CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MA: 112 A86314  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.9090; 8537.10.9070; 8471.60.9090;            
            8527.90.9090   

Ms. Noelle Hailey
Logitech, Inc.
6505 Kaiser Drive
Fremont, CA 94555

RE:  The tariff classification of remote controls and receivers
     from Taiwan and Ireland

Dear Ms. Hailey:

     In your letter dated July 25, 1996 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     There are five specific items for which you are requesting
classification.  Part number 966109-0000 is an infrared receiver
for an infrared remote control.  The receiver connects to a PC
through a standard COM port and detects waves of infrared light
which are transmitted by the remote.  Part number 966108-0000
consists of a set containing an infrared receiver, and infrared
remote control, and two batteries.  Part number 811176-00M is a
cordless computer mouse which performs the same functions as a
traditional mouse, but which operates on high-end radio frequency. 
Part number 811177-00M is the radio receiver for the cordless
mouse which is connected to the PC through the mouse port.  It
operates on radio frequency waves.  Part number 952110-0000
consists of a set containing the cordless mouse, the radio
receiver, and two batteries. 

     The applicable subheading for the infrared receiver (Part
number 966109-0000) will be 8543.89.9090, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
electrical machines and apparatus, ..., not specified or included
elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS.  The rate of duty will be 3.4
percent ad valorem.  The applicable subheading for the set
consisting of the infrared receiver, infrared remote control, and
batteries (Part number 966108-0000) will be 8537.10.9070, HTS,
which provides for other boards, panels, ..., and other bases,...,
for electric control or the distribution of electricity, for a
voltage not exceeding 1,000 V.  The rate of duty will be 4.3
percent ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for the cordless mouse (Part number
811176-00M) and the cordless mouse package (Part number 952110-0000) will be 8471.60.9090, HTS, which provides for other input or
output units.  The rate of duty will be 2.2 percent ad valorem. 
The applicable subheading for the radio receiver for the cordless
mouse (Part number 811177-00M) will be 8527.90.9090, HTS, which
provides for other reception apparatus for radiotelephony,
radiotelegraphy, or radiobroadcasting.  The rate of duty will be 6
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 David Curran at 212-466-5680.

                                        Sincerely,


                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division