8537.10.80.00 - Touch-sensitive data input devices (so-called "touch screens") without display capabilities, for incorporation into apparatus having a display, which function by detecting the presence and location of a touch within the display area (such sensing may be obtained by means of resistance, electrostatic capacity, acoustic pulse recognition, infra-red lights or other touch-sensitive technology) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8537.10.80.00, specifically covers touch-sensitive data input devices that do not possess their own display capabilities. These devices, commonly known as "touch screens," are designed for integration into larger apparatus that do include displays. Their primary function is to detect the precise location and presence of a touch within the active display area, utilizing various technologies such as resistive, capacitive, acoustic, or infrared sensing. Such devices are crucial components for interactive systems where direct physical interaction with the visual output is required.
Within the broader heading 8537.10, which pertains to electrical control or distribution boards and similar apparatus for voltages not exceeding 1,000 V, this subcategory distinguishes itself from the "Other" classification (8537.10.91). While 8537.10.91 would encompass other types of control and distribution apparatus not specifically enumerated, 8537.10.80.00 is reserved solely for these non-display touch-sensitive input modules. The distinction lies in the specific functionality and form factor of the item being classified; this category is for the input device itself, not the entire control panel or the display unit into which it is incorporated.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 8537.10.80.00 is final for goods meeting the description of touch-sensitive data input devices without integrated displays, intended for incorporation into display-equipped apparatus. Practical classification will focus on verifying that the article functions as a touch input device, lacks its own display, and is designed for integration, thereby meeting the specific technical requirements outlined for this distinct category.