Tariff classification of automotive camera components determines integrated-circuit exemption eligibility while excluding vehicle wiring harnesses and motor-vehicle camera covers.

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....Automotive camera components are classified according to their tariff descriptions, functional characteristics and applicable notes. Digital automotive cameras fall under the residual entry for other cameras; image sensors, power-management ICs and video encoders are monolithic integrated circuits, while EEPROMs are electronic memories. The note also classifies passive components, bare printed circuits, sealing rings, objective lenses, vehicle-specific camera covers and wiring harnesses under their respective specific entries. Integrated circuits classified under heading 8542 qualify for the unconditional customs exemption for electronic integrated circuits. The vehicle wiring harness is excluded because it is a motor-vehicle wiring set, and camera covers do not qualify because they are motor-vehicle parts rather than camera parts under the claimed concession.....