The Tariff Classification of a “Gasket” from Japan.
Issued May 17, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8506.90.0000
Headings: 8506
Product description
This component is specially designed for Matsushita Ultratech’s alkaline battery.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the plastic battery “gasket” will be 8506.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of primary cells and primary batteries.
Full text
NY F86212 May 17, 2000 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 F86212 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8506.90.0000 Mr. James Shaw Panasonic Logistics Company of America 2 Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 RE: The Tariff Classification of a “Gasket” from Japan. Dear Mr. Shaw: In your letter dated April 19, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The “gasket”, sample submitted, is made of a hard nylon plastic. This component is specially designed for Matsushita Ultratech’s alkaline battery. The applicable subheading for the plastic battery “gasket” will be 8506.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for parts of primary cells and primary batteries. The rate of duty will be 2.7 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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