Recent CBP NY Rulings
The following are short summaries of recent CBP NY rulings issued by the agency's National Commodity Specialist Division in New York:
N331903: The country of origin of a power adapter
| Country of Origin: Philippines |
| Item: A 20W dual port USB C+USB A 3.0 wall charger, described as a rectifier having one female USB Type C socket connector, one USB Type A socket connector, and an LED indicator on one side, and a two-prong electrical plug on the other. The subject power adapter is intended to be used for personal electronics and is comprised of a plastic molded housing containing a printed circuit board assembly, wires, and plug terminals. The power adapter is manufactured in the Philippines from components sourced from China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. |
| Reason: The components that make up the Power Adapter are transformed in the Philippines into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, and use. |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331904: The country of origin of a USB to HDMI Adapter
| Country of Origin: Philippines |
| Item: The type C to HDMI adapter, described as signal converting adapter having one male USB-C plug on one end, a short length of cable, and a housing having an HDMI female socket connector on the other end. The subject adapter is intended to be used for personal electronics and is comprised of a plastic molded housing containing a printed circuit board assembly, wires, and connectors. The adapter is manufactured in the Philippines from components sourced from China and the Philippines. |
| Reason: The components that make up the Adapter are transformed in the Philippines into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character and use. |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331905: The country of origin of a USB-C to HDMI cable
| Country of Origin: Philippines |
| Item: A 6-foot USB-C to HDMI cable. The cable consists of a 6-foot length of insulated cable affixed at one end with a USB-C connector and an HDMI connector at the other. The subject cable is used to connect a variety of audio/visual devices such as TVs, display monitors, A/V receivers, game consoles, projectors and computers. |
| Reason: The addition of the Taiwanese-origin connectors does not substantially transform the cable into a new and different article of commerce. |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331906: The country of origin of a power adapter
| Country of Origin: Philippines |
| Item: The Dual USB-A car charger 24W, described as a rectifier having two female USB Type A socket connectors on one side and a 12 V vehicle accessory electrical plug on the other end. The subject power adapter is intended to be used for personal electronics and is comprised of a plastic molded housing containing a printed circuit board assembly, wires, and plug terminals. The power adapter is manufactured in the Philippines from components sourced from China, Taiwan and the Philippines. |
| Reason: The components that make up the power adapter are transformed in the Philippines into a new and different article of commerce. |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331907: The country of origin of an ethernet cable
| Country of Origin: Philippines |
| Item: A 14-foot CAT5E ethernet cable. The cable consists of a 14-foot length of insulated cable affixed with RJ45 connectors at both ends. The subject cable is used to connect various network devices and computers. |
| Reason: The addition of the Chinese-origin connectors does not substantially transform the cable into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, and use distinct from the individual components. |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331908: The country of origin of a power adapter
| Country of Origin: Philippines |
| Item: The Dual USB-C Car Charger 20W, described as a rectifier having two female USB Type C socket connectors on one side and a 12 V vehicle accessory electrical plug on the other end. The subject power adapter is intended to be used for personal electronics and is comprised of a plastic molded housing containing a printed circuit board assembly, wires, and plug terminals. The adapter is manufactured in the Philippines from components sourced from China, Taiwan and the Philippines. |
| Reason: The components that make up the power adapter are transformed in the Philippines into a new and different article of commerce. |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331924: The tariff classification of cups, lids, and a fork from China
| HTS: (1) 3923.90.0080, 9903.88.03, 3% + 25%, "Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Other, Other." |
| (2) 3924.10.4000, 3.4%, "Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other." |
| Items: (1) Single-serve disposable condiment cups with lids. The cups and lids are composed of Polylactic acid (PLA) plastic. PLA is a saturated polyester derived from cornstarch, sugarcane, or cassava, which is biodegradable and compostable. (2) A white plastic fork. The plastic eating utensil contains 4 tines. The fork is composed of crystallized Polylactic acid (CPLA) plastic. CPLA is a saturated polyester derived from cornstarch, sugarcane, or cassava, which is biodegradable and compostable. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331936: The country of origin of a USB-C cable
| Country of Origin: Philippines |
| Item: A 4-foot USB-C to USB-C cable. The cable consists of a 4-foot length of insulated cable affixed with USB-C connectors at both ends of the cable. The subject cable is used to connect and charge a variety of mobile devices to host units and charging stations. |
| Reason: The addition of the Taiwanese origin connectors does not substantially transform the cable into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, and use distinct from the individual components. |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331946: The tariff classification of a woman’s top from India
| HTS: 6211.43.1091, 16%, "Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women’s or girls’: Of man-made fibers: Other: Other." |
| Item: A woman’s top constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The garment features a deep V-neckline and adjustable shoulder straps measuring less than 2½ inches in width. The back of the garment extends straight across from side seam to side seam, exposing the upper half of the back. The top extends from the shoulders to the waist area. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |
N331954: The tariff classification of a woman’s top from India
| HTS: 6211.43.1091, 16%, "Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women’s or girls’: Of man-made fibers: Other: Other." |
| Item: A woman’s top constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The garment features a deep V front and back neckline, leaving the upper half of the back exposed, short sleeves with elasticized ends, and a hemmed bottom. The top extends from the shoulders to the upper hip area. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: April 18, 2023 |