The tariff classification of a hygienic oral irrigator from China.
Issued May 10, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8424.89.7090
Headings: 8424
Product description
You submitted a brochure with your request. The article in question is the Teledyne Water Pik, model WP-70W, family oral irrigator.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Teledyne Water Pik oral irrigator will be 8424.89.7090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids: other.
Full text
NY H80038 May 10, 2001 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MM:106 H80038 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8424.89.7090 Ms. Gayle E. Meagher Charles M. Schayer & Co. 3839 Newport Street P.O. Box 17769 Denver, CO 80217 RE: The tariff classification of a hygienic oral irrigator from China. Dear Ms. Meagher: In your letter dated March 26, 2001, on behalf of Teledyne Water Pik, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a brochure with your request. The article in question is the Teledyne Water Pik, model WP-70W, family oral irrigator. You state that the oral irrigator is used to remove plaque from teeth where brushing and flossing can't reach. The article consists of a plastic frosted reservoir for fluid storage and 4 color-coded jet tips. The item is battery operated and is driven by an electric pump. A pulsating jet spray is emitted from the jet tip, to aid in oral hygiene. The applicable subheading for the Teledyne Water Pik oral irrigator will be 8424.89.7090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids: other. The rate of duty will be 1.8 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 Patrick J. Wholey at 212-637-7036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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