The tariff classification of a body magnet set from Hong Kong
Issued July 7, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8505.19.0000
Headings: 8505
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample, the body magnet set, marketed as Magtek Power Magnetics for Total Body Therapy, is an eight-piece set of magnetic body wraps consisting of the following: one lumbar/abdomen wrap with 16 three-quarter inch diameter magnets inserted under a fabric mesh covering four square fabric components containing magnets for use on various areas of the body such as the wrist or thigh - three textile bands that are for use with the square fabric components
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Magtek Power Magnetics for Total Body Therapy will be 8505.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other permanent magnets.
Full text
NY F88366 July 7, 2000 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 F88366 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8505.19.0000 Ms. Stacy L. Weinberg Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman, LLP 245 Park Avenue New York, NY 10167-3397 RE: The tariff classification of a body magnet set from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Weinberg: In your letter dated June 5, 2000, on behalf of Publishers Clearing House, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample, the body magnet set, marketed as Magtek Power Magnetics for Total Body Therapy, is an eight-piece set of magnetic body wraps consisting of the following: one lumbar/abdomen wrap with 16 three-quarter inch diameter magnets inserted under a fabric mesh covering four square fabric components containing magnets for use on various areas of the body such as the wrist or thigh - three textile bands that are for use with the square fabric components The applicable subheading for the Magtek Power Magnetics for Total Body Therapy will be 8505.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other permanent magnets. The rate of duty will be 4.9 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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