The tariff classification of a hand-operated blower from TaiwanDear Mr. Ott:
Issued February 6, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8414.59.6060
Headings: 8414
Product description
You indicate that the “Air Grill-Grill Blower” is used to blow air onto coal and wood fires to help stoke the flames. Based on our examination of the sample, the device is a hand-operated centrifugal fan that produces a flow of air from a tubular nozzle.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the subject blower will be 8414.59.6060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other centrifugal fans.
Full text
NY I89769 February 6, 2003 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 I89769 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8414.59.6060 Mr. Milo Ott Mid-America Overseas, Inc. 438 Littlefield Ave South San Francisco, CA 94102 RE: The tariff classification of a hand-operated blower from Taiwan Dear Mr. Ott: In your letter dated December 16, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Bates Distributors. The article in question is identified as the “Air Grill-Grill Blower”. A sample was submitted. You indicate that the “Air Grill-Grill Blower” is used to blow air onto coal and wood fires to help stoke the flames. Based on our examination of the sample, the device is a hand-operated centrifugal fan that produces a flow of air from a tubular nozzle. The applicable subheading for the subject blower will be 8414.59.6060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other centrifugal fans. The rate of duty will be 2.3 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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