The tariff classification of a sonic jewelry cleaner from China.
Issued September 13, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8479.89.9885
Headings: 8479
Product description
The sonic jewelry cleaner, SKU 57500, is a small appliance designed to clean jewelry, keys, key chains, coins, dentures, retainers, and dental aligners. The unit is comprised of a cleaning chamber, lid, and base, made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS plastic). The unit emits up to 5800 sonic waves per minute to perform its cleaning. The item measures approximately 3 ¼” in length, 3 5/8” in width, and 3 1/8” in height. The base has a suction cup that holds the unit it place when it is used. The sonic jewelry cleaner is powered by 2 AA batteries (not included).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the sonic jewelry cleaner will be 8479.89.9885, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Other: Other: Ultrasonic cleaning devices.
Full text
N016738 September 13, 2007 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:N1:104 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8479.89.9885 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a sonic jewelry cleaner from China. Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter, dated August 30, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sonic jewelry cleaner, SKU 57500, is a small appliance designed to clean jewelry, keys, key chains, coins, dentures, retainers, and dental aligners. The unit is comprised of a cleaning chamber, lid, and base, made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS plastic). The unit emits up to 5800 sonic waves per minute to perform its cleaning. The item measures approximately 3 ¼” in length, 3 5/8” in width, and 3 1/8” in height. The base has a suction cup that holds the unit it place when it is used. The sonic jewelry cleaner is powered by 2 AA batteries (not included). The applicable subheading for the sonic jewelry cleaner will be 8479.89.9885, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Other: Other: Ultrasonic cleaning devices. The rate of duty will be 2.5% 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 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 Patricia O’Donnell at 646-733-3011. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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