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The tariff classification of a Hippo Peeler from Hong Kong
Issued March 30, 1992 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8214.90.9000
Headings: 8214
Product description
The tariff classification of a Hippo Peeler from Hong Kong
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Hippo Peeler will be 8214.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of cutlery.
Full text
NY 883746 March 30, 1992 CLA-2-82:S:N:N3:119 883746 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8214.90.9000 Mr. Edward Feder A. Burghart Shipping Co., Inc. Hemisphere Center Newark, NJ 07114 RE: The tariff classification of a Hippo Peeler from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Feder: In your letter dated March 9, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Acme Metal Goods Mfg. Co., Newark, NJ. The sample you furnished is a vegetable peeler in the general shape of a hippopotamus with a stainless steel swivel blade anchored in its wide open jaws. The blade has a wide center slit with a single cutting edge. Except for the blade, the article is made entirely of plastic. The applicable subheading for the Hippo Peeler will be 8214.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of cutlery... other. The rate of duty will be 2 cents each plus 4.6 percent. 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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