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The tariff classification of pruning and lopping shears from Taiwan.
Issued December 15, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8201.50.0000, 8201.60.0000
Headings: 8201
Product description
The subject items are described as follows: a) 8" durable ratcheted pruning shear - used for gardening b) 25" durable ratcheted lopping shear - used for trimming branches
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the pruning shear will be 8201.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears, and parts thereof. The applicable subheading for the lopping shear will be 8201.60.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears, and parts thereof.
Full text
NY 892921 December 15, 1993 CLA-2-82:S:N:N3:115 892921 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8201.50.0000; 8201.60.0000 Mr. Chris Kuehler Archer Freight Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 460067 San Antonio, TX 78246-0067 RE: The tariff classification of pruning and lopping shears from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Kuehler: In your letter dated December 6, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on behalf of your client, Builders Square of San Antonio, TX. The subject items are described as follows: a) 8" durable ratcheted pruning shear - used for gardening b) 25" durable ratcheted lopping shear - used for trimming branches The applicable subheading for the pruning shear will be 8201.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears, and parts thereof... The duty rate will be 1 cent each + 2.8% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the lopping shear will be 8201.60.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears, and parts thereof... The duty rate will be 1 cent each + 2.8% 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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