F83247 F8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of electric bag sealers from Taiwan

Issued March 8, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8543.89.9695

Headings: 8543

Product description

As indicated by the submitted brochure, there are numerous models of these bag sealers. In general, each of these models uses electrically generated heat to seal thermoplastic films for the packaging of foods, pharmaceuticals, produce, clothing, and other products.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the electric bag sealers will be 8543.89.9695, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, …, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS.

Full text

NY F83247 March 8, 2000 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 F83247 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.9695 Mr. Norman Owen American International Electric, Inc. 2835 Pellissier Place Whittier, CA 90601 RE: The tariff classification of electric bag sealers from Taiwan Dear Mr. Owen: In your letter dated February 8, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted brochure, there are numerous models of these bag sealers. In general, each of these models uses electrically generated heat to seal thermoplastic films for the packaging of foods, pharmaceuticals, produce, clothing, and other products. The applicable subheading for the electric bag sealers will be 8543.89.9695, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, …, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS. The rate of duty will be 2.6 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 David Curran at 212-637-7049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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