H88216 H8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of coffee makers from China

Issued February 13, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8516.71.0020

Headings: 8516

Product description

The merchandise is two electric coffeemakers. Both are automatic drip machines that can brew up to 12 cups of coffee. Item number XQ602 is a white model and item number XQ606 is black.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the coffee makers will be 8516.71.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrothermic appliances, coffee or tea makers, coffee makers, automatic drip and pump type.

Full text

NY H88216 February 13, 2002 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 H88216 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8516.71.0020 Mr. Orlando Rodriguez Almacenes Pitusa P.O. Box 839 Hato Rey Station San Juan, PR 00919-0839 RE: The tariff classification of coffee makers from China Dear Mr. Rodriguez: In your letter dated February 1, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is two electric coffeemakers. Both are automatic drip machines that can brew up to 12 cups of coffee. Item number XQ602 is a white model and item number XQ606 is black. The applicable subheading for the coffee makers will be 8516.71.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrothermic appliances, coffee or tea makers, coffee makers, automatic drip and pump type. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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