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The tariff classification of mini desk fans from China
Issued June 26, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8414.51.9090
Headings: 8414
Product description
Descriptive literature and an illustration were submitted. The products you plan to import are mini desk fans, item numbers W014BA09635 and W014BA09636. These desk fans are comprised of metal and plastic. The front and rear grills are made of metal and the fan blades and bases are made of plastic. The fan blades are axial in design. Item number W014BA09635 uses only two “AA” batteries to power the fan. Item number W014BA09636 is powered by two “AA” batteries or an AC/DC adapter that is packaged together with the fan.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the mini desk fans will be 8414.51.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other table fans with a self-contained electric motor not exceeding 125W.
Full text
N030381 June 26, 2008 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:E:NC:1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8414.51.9090 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of mini desk fans from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated June 9, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature and an illustration were submitted. The products you plan to import are mini desk fans, item numbers W014BA09635 and W014BA09636. These desk fans are comprised of metal and plastic. The front and rear grills are made of metal and the fan blades and bases are made of plastic. The fan blades are axial in design. Item number W014BA09635 uses only two “AA” batteries to power the fan. Item number W014BA09636 is powered by two “AA” batteries or an AC/DC adapter that is packaged together with the fan. The applicable subheading for the mini desk fans will be 8414.51.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other table fans with a self-contained electric motor not exceeding 125W. The rate of duty will be 4.7 percent 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 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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