The tariff classification of a backpack blower from Japan
Issued July 14, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9817.00.5000, 8414.59.8060
Product description
The tariff classification of a backpack blower from Japan
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Poulan Pro, model 442, will be 8414.59.8060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other centrifugal blowers.
Full text
NY 887425 July 14, 1993 CLA-2-84:S:N:N3:102 887425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8414.59.8060; 9817.00.5000 Ms. Silvia Perez M.G. Maher & Co., Inc. One Canal Place, Suite 2100 New Orleans, LA 70130 RE: The tariff classification of a backpack blower from Japan Dear Ms. Perez: In your letter dated June 14, 1993, on behalf of your client, the Poulan/Weed Eater Division of WCI, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The article at issue here is the model 442 "Poulan Pro" gasoline powered backpack blower. The unit is comprised of a 2-cycle, air-cooled engine driving a centrifugal blower. There is a flexible tube air outlet as well as a multi- tube, hand-held nozzle. The unit is designed to be carried on the user's back by means of shoulder straps and backpad. According to the literature submitted with your request, the primary usage of this blower is to "sweep debris, grass, straw, leaves, small twigs or light snow....fast drying wet outdoor areas such as patio, sidewalk, carport, etc. The applicable subheading for the Poulan Pro, model 442, will be 8414.59.8060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other centrifugal blowers. The rate of duty will be 4.7 percent ad valorem. HTS subheading 9817.00.5000, which is free of duty, is the provision covering machinery, equipment and implements to be used for agricultural or horticultural purposes. Subject to actual use certification, in keeping with sections 10.131 - 10.134 of the Customs Regulations, the items classified above would, in the alternative, be classified in subheading 9817.00.5000. 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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