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The tariff classification of plastic faucets from China.
Issued April 4, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8481.80.5060
Headings: 8481
Product description
The items in question are described as water faucets for installation in mobile garden work centers and wall-mounted sink units. The faucet assemblies are hand operated and constructed of ABS and polypropylene plastics. Descriptive literature and illustrations were submitted.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the subject faucets will be 8481.80.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bath, shower, sink and lavatory faucets, hand operated, of other materials.
Full text
NY G88046 April 4, 2001 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 G88046 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8481.80.5060 Ms. Saralee Antrim-Saizan Carmichael International Service 533 Glendale Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90026-5097 RE: The tariff classification of plastic faucets from China. Dear Ms. Antrim-Saizan: In your letter dated March 8, 2001 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Today’s Plastics. The items in question are described as water faucets for installation in mobile garden work centers and wall-mounted sink units. The faucet assemblies are hand operated and constructed of ABS and polypropylene plastics. Descriptive literature and illustrations were submitted. The applicable subheading for the subject faucets will be 8481.80.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bath, shower, sink and lavatory faucets, hand operated, of other materials. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 212-637-7026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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