The tariff classification of Ink Jet Cartridge from Germany
Issued May 5, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3215.90.5000
Headings: 3215
Product description
BJI-201K) in a cardboard box which indicates it is compatible for use in a Canon 600 Printer. The cartridge is made of plastic and contains 30% by weight ink. The essential character of the inkjet cartridge is imparted by the ink.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the inkjet cartridge, will be 3215.90.5000 , Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: Other: Other.
Full text
NY C86468 May 5, 1998 CLA-2-32:RR:NC:2:236 C86468 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3215.90.5000 Mr. Jonathan P. Beck Tower Group International 107 Henderson Drive Sharon Hill, PA 19079-1033 RE: The tariff classification of Ink Jet Cartridge from Germany Dear Mr. Beck: In your letter dated April 13, 1998, on behalf of your client, Dia Nielsen USA Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is an inkjet cartridge (model No. BJI-201K) in a cardboard box which indicates it is compatible for use in a Canon 600 Printer. The cartridge is made of plastic and contains 30% by weight ink. The essential character of the inkjet cartridge is imparted by the ink. The applicable subheading for the inkjet cartridge, will be 3215.90.5000 , Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 1.8 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 V.Gualario at 212-466-5744. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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