I85155 I8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of an "AutoMate 6 in 1"from China

Issued September 5, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8531.80.0050

Headings: 8531

Product description

As indicated by the submitted sample, the “AutoMate 6 in 1”, identified as item # ET0090, is a multi-function electrical device that functions as a vacuum cleaner, tire inflator, lamp, warning light, and charger. It consists of a plastic housing with a handle and various switches.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the “AutoMate 6 in 1” will be 8531.80.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric sound or visual signaling apparatus.

Full text

NY I85155 September 5, 2002 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 I85155 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8531.80.0050 Ms. Susan L. Tolot FedEx Trade Networks 6730 Middlebelt Road Romulus, MI 48174 RE: The tariff classification of an “AutoMate 6 in 1”from China Dear Ms. Tolot: In your letter dated August 2, 2002, on behalf of Mark Feldstein & Associates, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample, the “AutoMate 6 in 1”, identified as item # ET0090, is a multi-function electrical device that functions as a vacuum cleaner, tire inflator, lamp, warning light, and charger. It consists of a plastic housing with a handle and various switches. The applicable subheading for the “AutoMate 6 in 1” will be 8531.80.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electric sound or visual signaling apparatus. The rate of duty will be 1.3 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 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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