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The tariff classification of a kitchen magnet from China
Issued December 7, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8505.19.0000
Headings: 8505
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample, the kitchen magnet, identified as QT, consists of a flexible rubber magnet with a decorative paper sticker attached. This magnet is of the type generally used on refrigerators and other metallic surfaces.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the QT kitchen magnet will be 8505.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other permanent magnets.
Full text
NY G84232 December 7, 2000 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 G84232 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8505.19.0000 Ms. Jane Jewett Talus Corp. 82 Scott Drive Westbrook, ME 04092 RE: The tariff classification of a kitchen magnet from China Dear Ms. Jewett: In your letter dated November 9, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample, the kitchen magnet, identified as QT, consists of a flexible rubber magnet with a decorative paper sticker attached. This magnet is of the type generally used on refrigerators and other metallic surfaces. The applicable subheading for the QT kitchen magnet 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 rate will remain unchanged in 2001. 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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