The tariff classification of water treatment apparatus from Japan
Issued October 11, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8421.21.0000
Headings: 8421
Product description
You describe the PiMag Optimizer as a domestic water treatment apparatus designed to modify water pH and mineral content. The system features high energy magnetic cocooning up to 4,400 gauss through the use of magnets of opposing polarity and adds oxygen during the process by agitation of the water through the use of a rotor. From literature on the Nikken website, the device appears to be the type used on a kitchen counter. The user fills the pitcher with water, presses the start button and in minutes, it’s ready to drink. The patent abstract provided describes the unit as a water purifier capable of magnetizing water and adding ceramic components into the magnetized water. The water is magnetized by a rotating permanent magnet. The unit consists of a main body or base with an electric motor mounted inside and a vessel (looks like a water pitcher) seated on a seating portion of the main body. A bar magnet is attached to a shaft of the motor. In the bottom of the vessel itself there is a cone shaped ceramic filter which incorporates a magnet.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the PiMag Optimizer will be 8421.21.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids: for filtering or purifying water.
Full text
NY I86918 October 11, 2002 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:104 I86918 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8421.21.0000 Mr. Ron Levy Kintetsu World Express Corporate Trade & Compliance Group 1035 Watson Center Rd. Carson, CA 90745 RE: The tariff classification of water treatment apparatus from Japan Dear Mr. Levy: In your letter dated September 27, 2002 on behalf of Nikken, Inc., dba Kenko World, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You describe the PiMag Optimizer as a domestic water treatment apparatus designed to modify water pH and mineral content. The system features high energy magnetic cocooning up to 4,400 gauss through the use of magnets of opposing polarity and adds oxygen during the process by agitation of the water through the use of a rotor. From literature on the Nikken website, the device appears to be the type used on a kitchen counter. The user fills the pitcher with water, presses the start button and in minutes, it’s ready to drink. The patent abstract provided describes the unit as a water purifier capable of magnetizing water and adding ceramic components into the magnetized water. The water is magnetized by a rotating permanent magnet. The unit consists of a main body or base with an electric motor mounted inside and a vessel (looks like a water pitcher) seated on a seating portion of the main body. A bar magnet is attached to a shaft of the motor. In the bottom of the vessel itself there is a cone shaped ceramic filter which incorporates a magnet. The applicable subheading for the PiMag Optimizer will be 8421.21.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids: for filtering or purifying water. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Robert Losche at 646-733-3011. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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