Newly Released CBP HQ Rulings on April 3
The Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) was updated April 3 with the following headquarters rulings (ruling revocations and modifications will be detailed elsewhere in a separate article as they are announced in the Customs Bulletin):
H318180: Revocation of NY I86148; Classification of Universal Bill Stacker Sub-Assembly
| Ruling: The universal stacker subassembly is classified in subheading 9031.49.9000 as “Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors; parts and accessories thereof: Other optical instruments and appliances: Other: Other.” The 2022 column one, general rate of duty is free. |
| Issue: Whether the universal bill stacker subassembly is classified in heading 9031, HTSUS, as a banknote measuring machine, or heading 9504, HTSUS, as a part of a gaming machine operated by banknotes |
| Item: A cash box designed to receive and store paper currency in casino gaming machines. A separate validator unit mounted to the universal stacker accepts a paper bill into the stacker machine. The universal stacker subassembly, although capable of use in vending machines, is used primarily as a storage mechanism in casino gaming machines. |
| Reason: The bill stacker subassembly is not an essential part of casino gaming machines as it does not enable the gaming function. Instead, it performs the distinct function of authenticating, accepting and storing banknotes. As a machine that authenticates banknotes by using validator sensors, the subassembly is a distinct commercial entity. |
| Ruling Date: Jan. 13, 2023 |