The tariff classification of the Hybedlift MH-1000 from Canada
Issued June 22, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8428.90.0090
Headings: 8428
Product description
The Hybedlift MH-1000 is a mobile machine designed to allow an individual to raise and tilt a hospital bed. It basically consists of a steel frame, two handwheels, a safety belt complete with harness, and a hydraulic pump, all mounted on a base containing four swivel wheels. Utilizing the unit an individual can manually raise a hospital bed, and then tilt the bed from its normal horizontal position to a vertical position. The bed can then be easily transported about or serviced. The Hybedlift is 48 inches high, 22 inches wide, 22 inches long, and weighs 185 pounds. It has a lifting capacity of 1000 pounds.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Hybedlift MH-1000 will be 8428.90.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: other machinery: other: other.
Full text
NY 898916 June 22, 1994 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 898916 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8428.90.0090 Ms. Ann Williams A.N. Deringer, Inc. 173 W. Service Road Champlain, NY 12919 RE: The tariff classification of the Hybedlift MH-1000 from Canada Dear Ms. Williams: In your letter dated June 7, 1994 on behalf of Atelier Fabrication you requested a tariff classification ruling. The Hybedlift MH-1000 is a mobile machine designed to allow an individual to raise and tilt a hospital bed. It basically consists of a steel frame, two handwheels, a safety belt complete with harness, and a hydraulic pump, all mounted on a base containing four swivel wheels. Utilizing the unit an individual can manually raise a hospital bed, and then tilt the bed from its normal horizontal position to a vertical position. The bed can then be easily transported about or serviced. The Hybedlift is 48 inches high, 22 inches wide, 22 inches long, and weighs 185 pounds. It has a lifting capacity of 1000 pounds. The applicable subheading for the Hybedlift MH-1000 will be 8428.90.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: other machinery: other: other. The rate of duty will be 2 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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