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The tariff classification of a Freezer and Refrigerator Thermometer from China
Issued June 23, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9025.11.4000
Headings: 9025
Product description
Per your letter, “Freezer & Refrigerator Thermometer #50770 Country of Origin – China Material Content – Polystyrene Glass & Coal Oil (instead of Mercury)” Per the attached color flyer, “Thermometer registers temperature, on the Fahrenheit scale, in your refrigerator or freezer!”
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the 50770 will be 9025.11.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for thermometers and pyrometers, liquid-filled, for direct reading, not clinical, and not combined with other instruments.
Full text
NY L85090 June 23, 2005 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:N1:105 L85090 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9025.11.4000 Ms. Francine Marcoux Hampton Direct Inc. P. O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a Freezer and Refrigerator Thermometer from China Dear Mr. Marcoux: In your letter dated May 27, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. No sample was submitted. Per your letter, “Freezer & Refrigerator Thermometer #50770 Country of Origin – China Material Content – Polystyrene Glass & Coal Oil (instead of Mercury)” Per the attached color flyer, “Thermometer registers temperature, on the Fahrenheit scale, in your refrigerator or freezer!” The applicable subheading for the 50770 will be 9025.11.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for thermometers and pyrometers, liquid-filled, for direct reading, not clinical, and not combined with other instruments. 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 J. Sheridan at 646-733-3012. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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