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The tariff classification of a blender from Taiwan
Issued February 28, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8509.40.0015
Headings: 8509
Product description
The merchandise is a blender used in the home for food preparation (item number W-14-A-4575). It features a self-contained electric motor, 6 speeds and a 40-ounce shatterproof plastic container.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the blender will be 8509.40.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, parts thereof, blenders.
Full text
NY F82791 February 28, 2000 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 F82791 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8509.40.0015 Mr. Orlando Rodriguez Almacenes Pitusa P.O. Box 839 Hato Rey Station San Juan, PR 00919-0839 RE: The tariff classification of a blender from Taiwan Dear Mr. Rodriguez: In your letter dated February 9, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a blender used in the home for food preparation (item number W-14-A-4575). It features a self-contained electric motor, 6 speeds and a 40-ounce shatterproof plastic container. The applicable subheading for the blender will be 8509.40.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, parts thereof, blenders. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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