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NY D85841




December 31, 1998

CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:108 D85841

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 8526.91.0040, 8529.10.4040, 8529.90.1640,8529.90.9740

Mr. Yung L. Cho
Power memories, Inc.
7 Stonebridge Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540-7091

RE: The tariff classification of a global positioning system and parts from Korea.

Dear Mr. Cho:

In your letter dated December 7, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The items are described as the "Power Track" Automatic Vehicle Location System. Parts for the system as follows:

1. Active Antenna module
2. Ceramic Patch Antenna
3. Receiver Card
4. Ceramic Band Pass Filter

Your inquiry concerns the classification of the entire system and individual parts that will be imported separately. The complete system, commercially designated as "Power Track," is a global positioning system (GPS) which is designed for the tracking of in-fleet vehicles. It also offers a communications application via a cellular phone. The various parts are specifically designed for use within the "Power Track" system.

The applicable subheading for the "Power Track" System will be 8526.91.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus: Other: Radio navigational aid apparatus: Other. The rate of duty will be free.

The applicable subheading for the Active Antenna Module and the Ceramic Patch Antenna will be 8529.10.4040, HTS, which provides for Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528: Radar, radio navigational aid and radio remote control: Antennas. The rate of duty will be free.

The applicable subheading for the Receiver Card will be 8529.90.1640, HTS, which provides for Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528: Other: Printed circuit: Of radar, radio navigational aid or radio remote control apparatus: Assemblies and subassemblies, consisting of 2 or more parts or pieces fastened or joined together.. Other. The rate of duty will be 3.2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the Ceramic Band Pass Filter will be 8529.90.9740, HTS, which provides for Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528: Other: Of radar, radio navigational aid or radio remote control apparatus: Other: Of radio navigational aid apparatus except radar). The rate of duty will be 3.2 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 212-466-5650.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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