The tariff classification of magnet cleaning device from Japan
Issued October 16, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8505.19.0080
Headings: 8505
Product description
As indicated by the submitted sample and information, the magnet cleaning device is a hand held item consisting of a plastic housing that contains a ferrite magnet. The magnetic surface is covered with a felt cloth. The magnet cleaning device is used to erase an image on a magnetically operated drawing surface.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the magnet cleaning device will be 8505.19.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other permanent magnets.
Full text
NY I86466 October 16, 2002 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 I86466 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8505.19.0080 Mr. Peter K. Schlessinger Atlantic Customs Brokers, Inc. 1975 Linden Boulevard Elmont, NY 11003 RE: The tariff classification of magnet cleaning device from Japan Dear Mr. Schlessinger: In your letter dated September 9, 2002, on behalf of Pilot Corporation of America, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample and information, the magnet cleaning device is a hand held item consisting of a plastic housing that contains a ferrite magnet. The magnetic surface is covered with a felt cloth. The magnet cleaning device is used to erase an image on a magnetically operated drawing surface. The applicable subheading for the magnet cleaning device will be 8505.19.0080, 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 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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