The tariff classification of a lock de-icer from China and Taiwan
Issued January 22, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8516.80.8000
Headings: 8516
Product description
The merchandise is a battery-operated, hand-held lock de-icer. It consists of a small rectangular plastic case containing a thin metal bar. When projected from the case by a sliding button, the bar heats by resistance. The bar can then be inserted into any standard key lock to melt ice. There is a tiny spotlight on the bar end of the case, and a metal keychain on the other. The lock de-icer uses two AAA batteries.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the lock de-icer will be 8516.80.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electric heating resistors, other.
Full text
NY 818113 January 22, 1996 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:GI:113 818113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8516.80.8000 Mr. David A. Eisen Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C. One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway, 43rd floor New York, NY 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of a lock de-icer from China and Taiwan Dear Mr. Eisen: In your letter dated January 8, 1996, on behalf of Avon Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a battery-operated, hand-held lock de-icer. It consists of a small rectangular plastic case containing a thin metal bar. When projected from the case by a sliding button, the bar heats by resistance. The bar can then be inserted into any standard key lock to melt ice. There is a tiny spotlight on the bar end of the case, and a metal keychain on the other. The lock de-icer uses two AAA batteries. The applicable subheading for the lock de-icer will be 8516.80.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electric heating resistors, other. The rate of duty will be 2.3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Smyth at 212-466-2084. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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