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HTS Number: 8531.20.00

Description: Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD's) or light emitting diodes (LED's)
MFN Duty Rate: Free

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Related Rulings:

• 1991 HQ 0087547 - Video display screen capable of displaying CATV, television camera, video tape, television monitor and computer generated images. Indicator panels, television receiver, projection screen, electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions not specified, automatic data processing machines and units thereof.
• 1991 HQ 0088225 - PriceLink display module to be used for LCD visual display of price information in grocery stores; Electronic Shelf Tag; visual signaling apparatus; indicator panel; parts and accessories of automatic data processing machines; Section XVI, Note 2(a); Additional U.S. Rule of Interpretation 1(c)
• 1991 HQ 0088639 - Reconsideration of HQ 087547, dated October 10, 1990; Sunfire Video Display Screen; 8543
• 1992 HQ 0087876 - Revocation of NY 853953 (dated June 16, 1990); Alarm Systems; Electric Sound or Visual Signaling Apparatus; Indicator Panels Incorporating Liquid Crystal Devices (LCD's) or Light Emitting Diodes (LED's)
• 1992 HQ 0950440 - Home Alarm Systems; Components Shipped in Bulk Form; Control Panel Printed Circuit Boards; Home Security Panels; 300 MHz Radio Frequency Transmitters and Receivers; Telephonic Dialer Boards; Infrared Detectors Incorporating RF Transmitters; Parts
• 1993 HQ 0088595 - Internal Advice 4/91; Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems; Unfinished; Essential Character; Control Panel
• 1993 HQ 0089204 - Internal Advice 22/91; Fire Alarm Systems; Components Shipped in Bulk Form; GRI 2(a); Incomplete or Unfinished Articles;
• 1993 HQ 0951288 - Protest No. 2704-91-105194; Epson America, Inc.; Liquid Crystal Diode; LCD; Signaling
• 1993 HQ 0951609 - Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; Glass Sandwich; Part For ADP Output Display
• 1993 HQ 0951868 - Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; Glass Sandwich; Part For ADP Output Display; 9013; 8531; 8471; E.M Chemicals v. United States; HQ 951609; HQ 952360; HQ 951288
• 1993 HQ 0952159 - EMK Mimic Display Boards; Electric Sound or Visual Signalling Apparatus; Indicator Panels; LEDs
• 1993 HQ 0952246 - Epson America, Inc.; Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; Signaling; ADP Display; 8531; 8471; 9013; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360; E.M. Chemicals v. United States
• 1993 HQ 0952360 - 4 1/2" Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display Screen For Portable Television; LCD; Signaling; ADP
• 1993 HQ 0952502 - Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.; Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; ADP Output Display; 8531; 8471; 9013; HQ 952246; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360; E.M. Chemicals v. United States
• 1993 HQ 0952973 - Modification of HQ 952246; Modification of NY 843928; Modification of NY 849402; Epson America, Inc.; Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; Signaling; ADP Display; 8531; 8471; 9013; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360; HQ 086929; E.M. Chemicals v. United States
• 1994 HQ 0954390 - Call Display Unit; Signalling Apparatus; Telephonic Apparatus; NEC America, Inc. v. United States; 8531; 8517; NY 858341; HQ 088520; HQ 952779; HQ 952406; HQ 953366; HQ 953444
• 1994 HQ 0954638 - Protest No. 2809-93-100926; LCD Systems Corporation; Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; Signaling; 8531; 9013; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360; HQ 086929; HQ 952973; E.M. Chemicals v. United States
• 1994 HQ 0954788 - Rockwell International Corporation; Collins Commercial Avionics; Visual Signaling Apparatus; Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; Avionics LCD Module; 8531; 9013; HQs 953115, 952502, 952246, 951609, 951288, 952360
• 1994 HQ 0954987 - PRD 3501-92-100147; Forward Attendant Panel (FAP); Electrical Apparatus for Controlling Cabin Systems, Part of Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS) Which Incorporates Telephonic, Sound and Visual Signaling Apparatus, Heading 8531, Section XVI, Note 2; Electrical Apparatus for Controlling Output Devices, Heading 8537; Section XVII, Note 2(f), Parts of Airplanes or Helicopters, Heading 8803, Civil Aircraft Agreement (CAA)
• 1994 HQ 0954991 - PRD 3501-92-100131; Decoder/Encoder Unit, Type A, Type B; Analog/Digital Signal Converting Apparatus Used With Aircraft Passenger Address and Visual Signaling Systems; Heading 8517, Apparatus for Line Telephony or Telegraphy; Section XVI, Note 2(b); Parts of Civil Aircraft, Heading 8803, Civil Aircraft Agreement (CAA); Victoria Distributors v. United States, 57 CCPA 76, 425 F. 2d 759, Clipper Belt Lacer Co., Inc. v. United States, Slip Op. 90-22; HQ 954719
• 1994 HQ 0955062 - Liquid Crystal Display Module; LCD; Signaling; 8531; 9013; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360; HQ 086929; HQ 952973; HQ 955294
• 1994 HQ 0955294 - Internal Advice 68/93; Hosiden America Corporation; Liquid Crystal Display Indicator Panel Modules; LCD; Global Positioning; Bar Code Scanner; HQs 953115, 952973, 954788, 954638, 951069, 951868, 086929, 087362
• 1994 HQ 0955447 - Hosiden America Corporation; Mobile Telephone Liquid Crystal Display Indicator Panel Modules; LCD; Glass Sandwich; HQs 952973, 954788, 954638, 951069, 951868, 086929, 087362
• 1994 HQ 0955448 - Full-Color Outdoor Display System; HQs 088639, 086032, and 087547; Oxford International Corporation v. U.S.; Explanatory Notes 85.31 and 2(a)(VII); GRI 2(a); 8531.20.00
• 1994 HQ 0955497 - Caller ID Unit; Signalling Apparatus; Telephonic Apparatus; 8531; 8517; HQs 954390, 953366
• 1994 HQ 0955500 - Merlin Identifier System; Commercial Caller ID System; Signalling Apparatus; Telephonic Apparatus; 8531; 8517; HQs 954390, 953366
• 1994 NY 886870 - The tariff classification of liquid crystal displays and electrical switches from Taiwan.
• 1994 NY 890617 - The tariff classification of the Lapboy Lap Time Counting System from Japan.
• 1995 HQ 952360 - XXXXXXXX Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display Screen For Portable Television; LCD; Signaling; ADP
• 1995 HQ 952722 - Liquid Crystal Display Modules; LCDs; 9013.80.60; Additional U.S. Note 1(a); principal use; signaling apparatus; EN 85.31; EN 90.13; HRLs 955062, 954788, 953115, 952502, 951868, 952360, 951288, 955294, 952973
• 1995 HQ 954364 - LCD Modules; HQ 951288; HQ 951868; HQ 952360; HQ 952502; HQ 952973; HQ 953115; HQ 954788; EN 85.31; Chapter 90, note 2(a); heading 9014; Add. U.S. Rule of Interpretation 1(a)
• 1995 HQ 955062 - Liquid Crystal Display Module; LCD; Signaling; 8531; 9013; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360; HQ 086929; HQ 952973; HQ 955294
• 1995 HQ 956091 - Protest 0901-93-100846; Electronic Currency Rate Board; HQs 083609, 086032, 088225, 950407, 955448; NYs 848860, 856403; section XVI, note 4; subheading 8543.80.90
• 1995 HQ 956830 - Display Panels for blood pressure monitors; substantial transformation; Texas Instruments; HRL 555706; C.S.D. 85-25; signaling apparatus; Additional U.S. Rule of Interpretation 1(a); principal use; EN 85.31; HRLs 954788, 953155, 952505, 951868, 952360, 951288, 955062, 954638; 8471.92.30; other display units without cathode-ray tube, having a visual display diagonal not exceeding 30.5 cm; 9813.00.05; temporary duty-free entry under bond
• 1995 HQ 956870 - Liquid Crystal Diode Display Panels; LCDs; Additional U.S. Note 1(a); principal use; signaling apparatus; units suitable for physical incorporation into ADP machines or units thereof; EN 85.31; HRLs 951288, 954788, 953115, 952502, 951868, 952360, and 952973; LCDs not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings
• 1995 HQ 957078 - Electronic Currency Exchange Rate Board; HQs 083609, 086032, 088225, 950407, 955448; NY 848860; NY 856403 revoked; subheading 8543.80.90; section XVI, note 4
• 1995 HQ 957793 - Display panels for blood pressure monitors; electroluminescent devices; HRL 956830 modified
• 1995 NY 809659 - The tariff classification of a Caller ID unit from China
• 1996 HQ 956920 - Protest 1001-94-101774; Liquid Crystal Device for typewriter; LCD; 8473.10.60; parts of typewriters; liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; EN 90.13; GRI 3(b); composite good; EN Rule 3(b); GRI 3(a); specificity; HRLs 952360, 955447, 951868, 951609; Note 1(m), Section XVI
• 1996 HQ 957138 - Protest 2720-94-100504; LCD Glass Sandwiches and Graphic Modules; HQ 952973; Explanatory Note 90.13; Section XVI, Note 1(m); 8531.20.00
• 1996 HQ 957435 - Protest 2720-94-100493; Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Indicator Panel for Typewriters; Heading 8473, 8531; Legal Note 1(m) to section XVI; EN 85.31; HQs 951868, 951609, 952360, 952973, 954788, 953115, 952502, and 951288
• 1996 HQ 957723 - IA 2/95; liquid crystal devices; LCDs; 9013.80.60; liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; HRLs 955447, 954788, 953115, 952502, 951288, 952360, 954638 and 955062; EN 90.13; signaling apparatus; EN 85.31
• 1996 HQ 958209 - Internal Advice 32/95; Liquid Crystal Display (LCDs) Panels; Glass Sandwiches; Signaling Apparatus; Parts of Signaling Apparatus; Parts of Clocks; Additional U.S. Rule of Interpretation 1(c); Legal Note 1(g) to Chapter 91; Headings 8531, 9013, 9114; ENs 85.31 and 90.13; HQs 955447, 954788, 953115, 952502, 951868, 952360, 951288, 951069, and 086929
• 1996 HQ 958953 - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Indicator Panel for Typewriters; Signaling Apparatus; Headings 8473, 8531, 9013; Legal Note 1(m) to section XVI; EN 85.31; HQs 951868, 951609, 952360, 952973, 954788, 953115, 952502, 951288, and 957435; HQ 952722, modified
• 1996 NY A82052 - The tariff classification of an LED display unit from England
• 1996 NY A82297 - The tariff classification of a Balance Reader from Japan
• 1996 NY A82372 - The tariff classification of liquid crystal display modules from Taiwan or Japan
• 1996 NY A85793 - The tariff classification of an "RAH-66 Comanche Multi-purpose Display" from Canada
• 1996 NY A85795WP - The tariff classification of a "C-130J Multi-function Display Unit" from Canada
• 1996 NY A85796 - The tariff classification of a "Merlin Color Cabin Mission Display" from Canada
• 1997 HQ 952159 - EMK Mimic Display Boards; Electric Sound or Visual Signalling Apparatus; Indicator Panels; LEDs
• 1997 HQ 952502 - Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.; Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; ADP Output Display; 8531; 8471; 9013; HQ 952246; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360; E.M. Chemicals v. United States
• 1997 HQ 952973 - Modification of HQ 952246; Modification of NY 843928; Modification of NY 849402; Epson America, Inc.; Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; Signaling; ADP Display; 8531; 8471; 9013; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360; HQ 086929; E.M. Chemicals v. United States
• 1997 HQ 953115 - Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.; Visual Signaling Apparatus; Liquid Crystal Display; LCD; Avionics LCD Module; Models TFD-32W20 and TFD-32W02; 8531; 9013; HQ 952502; HQ 952246; HQ 951609; HQ 951288; HQ 952360
• 1997 HQ 954390 - Call Display Unit; Signalling Apparatus; Telephonic Apparatus; NEC America, Inc. v. United States; 8531; 8517; NY 858341; HQ 088520; HQ 952779; HQ 952406; HQ 953366; HQ 953444
• 1997 HQ 958836 - Protest 2809-95-101360; Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel for Keyboards and Server Machine; Signaling Apparatus; Headings 8471, 8473, 8531, and 9013; Legal Note 1(m) to section XVI; EN 85.31; HQs 958953, 957435, 956696, 954638, 952973, 952722, 951868, 951609, 952360, 954788, 953115, 952502, and 951288
• 1997 NY 814282 - The tariff classification of a display indicator panel from Malaysia
• 1997 NY 853593 - The tariff classification of liquid crystal display modules from Japan, Taiwan or South Korea.
• 1997 NY 890617 - The tariff classification of the Lapboy Lap Time Counting System from Japan.
• 1997 NY B83521 - The tariff classification of a TI 1000 Remote/wireless caller ID from the Philippines.
• 1997 NY B84136 - The tariff classification of a music cartridge, LCD panel and printed circuit boards from Japan and China
• 1997 NY B84813 - The tariff classification of a liquid crystal display (LCD) module. The country of origin is not stated.
• 1997 NY B85662 - The tariff classification of an analog panel meter and two indicator panels from Korea
• 1997 NY B86307 - The tariff classification of a liquid crystal display (LCD) module. The country of origin is not stated.
• 1998 HQ 960110 - Protest 2809-96-101627; Liquid Crystal Devices (LCDs); LCD Displays; Reception Apparatus for Television; Color Video Monitors; Legal Note 1(m) to Section XVI; Headings 8528 and 9013; Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc. v. United States, 932 F.Supp. 1499 (CIT 1996), aff'd., 122 F.3d 1446, CAFC Slip Op. 97-1013 (September 2, 1997); HQ 955062
• 1998 HQ 960314 - Protest 2809-96-101402; Liquid Crystal Devices (LCDs); LCD Displays; Signaling Apparatus; Legal Note 1(m) to Section XVI; Headings 8531 and 9013; Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc. v. United States, 932 F.Supp. 1499 (CIT 1996), aff'd., 122 F.3d 1446, CAFC Slip Op. 97-1013 (September 2, 1997); HQ 955062
• 1998 HQ 960315 - Protest 2809-96-101275; Liquid Crystal Devices (LCDs); LCD Displays; Signaling Apparatus; Legal Note 1(m) to Section XVI; Headings 8528 and 9013; Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc. v. United States, 932 F.Supp. 1499 (CIT 1996), aff'd., 122 F.3d 1446, CAFC Slip Op. 97-1013 (September 2, 1997); HQ 955062
• 1998 HQ 960316 - Protest 2809-96-100723; Liquid Crystal Devices (LCDs); LCD Displays; Signaling Apparatus; Legal Note 1(m) to Section XVI; Headings 8531 and 9013; Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc. v. United States, 932 F.Supp. 1499 (CIT 1996), aff'd., 122 F.3d 1446, CAFC Slip Op. 97-1013 (September 2, 1997); HQ 959945
• 1998 HQ 960317 - Protest 2809-96-101294; Liquid Crystal Devices (LCDs); LCD Displays; Signaling Apparatus; Legal Note 1(m) to Section XVI; Headings 8531 and 9013; Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc. v. United States, 932 F.Supp. 1499 (CIT 1996), aff'd., 122 F.3d 1446, CAFC Slip Op. 97-1013 (September 2, 1997); HQ 955062
• 1998 HQ 960873 - Reconsideration of NY B84243; LCD Indicator Modules; Section XVI, Notes 2 and 3; General Explanatory Note (VI) to Section XVI; HQ 955447; Kores Manufacturing Inc. v. U.S.; 9013; 8537.10.90; 8531.20.00
• 1998 HQ 960937 - Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs); Flat Panel Displays; Output units for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Machines; Signaling Apparatus; Principal Use; Headings 8471, 8531, and 9013; HQ 959945
• 1998 HQ 961727 - Touch Screen Graphic LCD Module; Photocopy Machine; Kores Manufacturing Inc. v. U.S.; Chapter 90, Note 2; HQs 958711, 958709, 083674, and 960873;
• 1998 NY 853593 - The tariff classification of liquid crystal display modules from Japan, Taiwan or South Korea.
• 1998 NY 890617 - The tariff classification of the Lapboy Lap Time Counting System from Japan.
• 1998 NY B84136 - The tariff classification of a music cartridge, LCD panel and printed circuit boards from Japan and China
• 1998 NY B84243 - The tariff classification of liquid crystal display indicator modules with printed circuit boards from Korea
• 1998 NY D82822 - The tariff classification of a Caller ID from Japan
• 1999 NY E86896 - THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING AND TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF REFURBISHED TELEPHONES.
• 2000 NY F81108 - The tariff classification of printed circuit board assemblies from Mexico
• 2000 NY F82018 - The tariff classification of signaling devices from Canada
• 2000 NY F82034 - The tariff classification of LED variable message signs from Singapore
• 2000 NY F82153 - The tariff classification of an electroluminescent display module from Japan
• 2000 NY F84624 - The Tariff Classification of A Caller ID Unit from Taiwan.
• 2000 NY F86015 - The tariff classification of LCD modules from Taiwan
• 2000 NY F86639 - The tariff classification of a liquid crystal display module from China
• 2001 HQ 963003 - Protest 3196-98-100028; Liquid crystal glass substrates; Glass sandwiches; Sharp Microelectronics Technology, Inc. v. United States
• 2001 HQ 963831 - Automotive Warning System
• 2001 HQ 964331 - Electronic message displays
• 2001 NY H84103 - The tariff classification of an LCD panel from Japan
• 2002 HQ 964778 - Protest 1303-99-100333; Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
• 2002 NY I80673 - The tariff classification of automotive parts: Socket Cover, Insulators, Harness Protector, and Display Unit from Japan
• 2002 NY I84236 - The tariff classification of electronic price signs from Germany
• 2003 NY I88806 - The tariff classification of printed circuit boards from Japan, Israel, Singapore and the United States
• 2003 NY J81811 - The tariff classification of system alarms from China
• 2004 NY R00591 - The tariff classification of an annunciator panel from Canada.
• 2005 HQ 967398 - Protest 4701-04-100799; Intellisensor Stud Sensors
• 2005 NY L81629 - The tariff classification of parts of the Quixtar eSpring Water Treatment System from an unspecified country
• 2005 NY L82170 - The tariff classification of a part of the Quixtar Advanced Air Treatment System from an unspecified country
• 2005 NY R02455 - The tariff classification of the Poker Genie from South Korea
• 2006 NY M87402 - The tariff classification of a wireless remote freezer monitor from China
• 2007 HQ H003880 - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD); Calendar Unit
• 2007 HQ H012694 - Classification of a passenger service information unit
• 2007 NY N012465 - The tariff classification of a “display unit” for a product called the PowerCost Monitor from China.
• 2007 NY N014836 - The tariff classification of a flat panel video monitor from Japan.
• 2007 NY N015290 - The tariff classification of a liquid crystal display unit (part # 5.0.0) from China
• 2007 NY N018078 - The tariff classification of certain LCD modules from Japan
• 2007 NY N018324 - The tariff classification of signaling equipment from China
• 2007 NY N018676 - The tariff classification of Solar LCD Keychains (Item #HTSP701 and HTSP703) from China
• 2008 NY N023097 - The tariff classification of Liquid Crystal Display Panels Containing Permanently Etched Icons and Lacking Drive Electronics from Japan and Other Countries
• 2008 NY N026241 - The tariff classification of the Tendril eDisplay Panel (Model # IHD-X-XX) and the Tendril zAccess IP Gateway Ethernet Router (model #GW-X-XX) from China