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The tariff classification of fireplace bellows from China
Issued June 25, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8414.20.0000
Headings: 8414
Product description
The article in question is described as a fireplace bellows and identified by style number 085-10-0140. The bellows is a hand-operated mechanical device made of wood, leather and metal and is used to blow air into a fire to make the fire burn more intensely. A sample was submitted.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the fireplace bellows will be 8414.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for hand-operated air pumps.
Full text
NY K87066 June 25, 2004 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:102 K87066 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8414.20.0000 Ms. Patty Kittel Target Customs Brokers, Inc. ATTN: Trace Garrett 1000 Nicollet Mall, TPN-0430 Minneapolis, MN 55403 RE: The tariff classification of fireplace bellows from China Dear Ms. Kittel: In your letter dated June 7, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The article in question is described as a fireplace bellows and identified by style number 085-10-0140. The bellows is a hand-operated mechanical device made of wood, leather and metal and is used to blow air into a fire to make the fire burn more intensely. A sample was submitted. The applicable subheading for the fireplace bellows will be 8414.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for hand-operated air pumps. The 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. 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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