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The tariff classification of a coffee and tea maker from Italy.
Issued June 23, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8516.71.0080
Headings: 8516
Product description
The tariff classification of a coffee and tea maker from Italy.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this product will be 8516.71.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes, coffee or tea makers.
Full text
NY J86339 June 23, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 J86339 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8516.71.0080 Mr. Joshua Heath Tuttoespresso S.p.A. via per Caronno, 23/25 - 21040 Origgio (VA) Italy RE: The tariff classification of a coffee and tea maker from Italy. Dear Mr. Heath: In your letter dated June 20, 2003, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The merchandise is the “T” machine, a coffee, tea and chocolate maker. The machine is electric. It measures 42 cm x 29 cm x 25 cm. It weighs 12 kg. The machine is designed to dispense hot drinks in conjunction with proprietary capsules of coffee, tea or chocolate. The “T” machine is for household use only. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8516.71.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes, coffee or tea makers. The general 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.). 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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