The tariff classification of a vacuum from China
Issued January 5, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8509.10.0020
Headings: 8509
Product description
It is a portable, hand-held, vacuum cleaner with a self-contained motor, an adapter, and a charger base.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the vacuum will be 8509.10.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motor, parts thereof, vacuum cleaners, including dry and wet vacuum cleaners, portable, hand-held.
Full text
NY K82129 January 5, 2004 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 K82129 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8509.10.0020 Ms. Maria Da Rocha D&D Customhouse Brokerage, Inc. 701 Newark Avenue, Suite LL1 Elizabeth, NJ 07208 RE: The tariff classification of a vacuum from China Dear Ms. Da Rocha: In your letter dated November 5, 2003 and received by this office on December 24, 2003, on behalf of Products of Tomorrow, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is called “My Little Vac”. It is a portable, hand-held, vacuum cleaner with a self-contained motor, an adapter, and a charger base. The applicable subheading for the vacuum will be 8509.10.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motor, parts thereof, vacuum cleaners, including dry and wet vacuum cleaners, portable, hand-held. 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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