Installed software allows multiple remote users to view, search, index, and backup video through any network or dial-up connection. The Open Eye® HDDRs can hold up to 6 hard disk drives for maximum storage. A 3.5” floppy drive is also provided for backup.
Additional features include inputs of a PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 1 to 2 USB ports, LPT parallel printer port, DB-9 and DB-15 serial port devices and motion detector devices for alarm activation. Features include a 120 GB Hard Drive, multiple BNC RG 59 connectors for camera inputs, multiple video outputs (via RCA, NTSC, PAL, S-video, SVGA and DVI), and audio inputs and outputs. Except for variations in the number of channels and frames per second, these units are generally self-contained rack mounted housings incorporating an Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0+ GHz CPU (Central Processing Unit) utilizing the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system. FACTS: The merchandise at issue consist of various models of Open Eye® HDDRs. A courtesy copy of this ruling will be sent to that Port.
In subsequent telephone conversations, Customs has been made aware that the merchandise in question was being entered into the Port of Seattle. In reaching our decision, we have also taken into consideration you supplemental submission of March 2, 2004. That request was referred to this office for reply. (“PC Open”), requesting a binding ruling on the classification of certain High Definition Digital Recorders (“HDDR”s) under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). Jackson: This is in reference to your letter dated Februto the Director, National Commodity Specialist Division, New York, on behalf of your client, PC Open, Inc.
RE: High Definition Digital Video Recorder Dear Mr. Michael Jackson Meeks, Sheppard & Pilsbury, LLP 100 Newport Center Drive Suite 220 Newport Beach, CA 92660