The tariff classification of a fruit peeler from China.
Issued January 23, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8205.51.3030
Headings: 8205
Product description
The “Bird Circus Fruit Peeler,” item 53440, is a fruit peeler featuring a bird shaped blade whose beak cuts through rind. The fruit peeler is made of 18/0 stainless steel and has a polypropylene handle with a thermoplastic rubber grip. The fruit peeler measures 6” in length, ¾” in width, and ½” in height. It is used to peel lemons, limes, grapefruit, and oranges.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the fruit peeler will be 8205.51.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: household tools, and parts thereof: of iron or steel: other (including parts): kitchen and table implements.
Full text
NY L89343 January 23, 2006 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:N1:118 L89343 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8205.51.3030 Ms. Francine Marcoux Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P. O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a fruit peeler from China. Dear Ms. Marcoux: In your letter, dated January 5, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The “Bird Circus Fruit Peeler,” item 53440, is a fruit peeler featuring a bird shaped blade whose beak cuts through rind. The fruit peeler is made of 18/0 stainless steel and has a polypropylene handle with a thermoplastic rubber grip. The fruit peeler measures 6” in length, ¾” in width, and ½” in height. It is used to peel lemons, limes, grapefruit, and oranges. The applicable subheading for the fruit peeler will be 8205.51.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: household tools, and parts thereof: of iron or steel: other (including parts): kitchen and table implements. The rate of duty will be 3.7% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR). 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 Kathy Campanelli at 646-733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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