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876339 87 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Swiss Gold Permanent CoffeeFilter from Switzerland

Issued July 31, 1992 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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87 876339 (July 31, 1992)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8516.90.6000

Headings: 8516

Product description

The tariff classification of Swiss Gold Permanent CoffeeFilter from Switzerland

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Swiss Gold Coffee Filter will be 8516.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts [of coffee or tea makers].

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NY 876339 July 31, 1992 CLA-2-86:S:N:N1:113 876339 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8516.90.6000 Mr. Ted B. Schuler Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex, Inc. 4421 Waterfront Drive Glen Allen, VA 23060 RE: The tariff classification of Swiss Gold Permanent Coffee Filter from Switzerland Dear Mr. Schuler: In your letter dated July 11, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a reusable replacement filter for paper coffee filters. It is used inside the brewing basket of an automatic drip coffee maker. It is made of gold-plated nickel mesh in a frame of plastic. The applicable subheading for the Swiss Gold Coffee Filter will be 8516.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts [of coffee or tea makers]. The rate of duty will be 3.9 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 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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