8543.70.88.00 - Electrical machines with translation or dictionary functions; video game console controllers which use infrared transmissions to operate or access the various functions and capabilities of the console 🖩
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 classification, 8543.70.88.00, specifically covers electrical machines that perform translation or dictionary functions. It also includes video game console controllers that utilize infrared transmissions to manage or access the console's various features and capabilities. The key defining characteristic is the inherent function of language processing or specialized infrared control within these electronic devices.
This category can be distinguished from its sibling, 8543.70.85.00, which is reserved for devices involved in electrical nerve stimulation. It also differs from 8543.70.89.00, which pertains to portable, battery-operated electronic readers for text, still images, or audio. Furthermore, it is separate from categories covering digital signal processing apparatus for sound mixing (8543.70.91.00) or touch-sensitive input devices (8543.70.95.00). The focus here is on translation/dictionary functionalities and specific infrared-based game controller operation.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 8543.70.88.00. Classification at this level requires a careful assessment of whether the primary function of the electrical machine aligns with translation, dictionary capabilities, or the specific type of infrared-controlled video game controller described.