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The tariff classification of electric can crushers from China
Issued March 20, 1992 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8509.80.0090
Headings: 8509
Product description
The merchandise is a can crusher with a self-contained electric motor. The appliance is 22 inches high by 8 1/2 wide by 5 inches deep. On the bottom half is a plastic panel. The user raises this panel and inserts the can. He pushes a button and the can is crushed.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the crusher will be 8509.80.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electro-mechanical domestic appliances .
Full text
NY 872253 March 20, 1992 CLA-2-85:S:N:N1:113 872253 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8509.80.0090 Mr. Dennis Keeton O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc. 1809 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, MO 64108 RE: The tariff classification of electric can crushers from China Dear Mr. Keeton: In your letter dated February 3, 1992, received in this office on March 12, 1992 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a can crusher with a self-contained electric motor. The appliance is 22 inches high by 8 1/2 wide by 5 inches deep. On the bottom half is a plastic panel. The user raises this panel and inserts the can. He pushes a button and the can is crushed. The applicable subheading for the crusher will be 8509.80.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electro-mechanical domestic appliances . The rate of duty will be 4.2% 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 this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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