C80991 C8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a water sprinkler subassembly from China

Issued November 20, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8481.80.5090

Headings: 8481

Product description

The Twist'n Shout sprinkler is a backyard water sprinkler used for play by children. By turning a handwheel attached to the sprinkler anyone of three separate spray patterns may be selected. The handwheel is connected to an internal valve mechanism which directs the flow of water to the sprinkler heads. The subject "hardware pack" is the subassembly for the sprinkler which contains the valve and two of the three spray heads.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the plastic sprinkler subassembly will be 8481.80.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for valves as other hand operated appliances of other materials.

Full text

NY C80991 November 20, 1997 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 C80991 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.80.5090 Mr. William C. Neal The Little Tikes Company 2180 Barlow Road Hudson, Ohio 44236 RE: The tariff classification of a water sprinkler subassembly from China Dear Mr. Neal: In your letter dated October 15, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item in question, identified as "hardware pack 880826100", is a plastic component which will be assembled in the U.S. into the 0826 Waterpark Twist'n Shout Sprinkler. Descriptive literature and a sample were submitted. The Twist'n Shout sprinkler is a backyard water sprinkler used for play by children. By turning a handwheel attached to the sprinkler anyone of three separate spray patterns may be selected. The handwheel is connected to an internal valve mechanism which directs the flow of water to the sprinkler heads. The subject "hardware pack" is the subassembly for the sprinkler which contains the valve and two of the three spray heads. The applicable subheading for the plastic sprinkler subassembly will be 8481.80.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for valves as other hand operated appliances of other materials. The rate of duty will be 3.6 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kenneth T. Brock at 212-466-5493. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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