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The tariff classification of a coffee press set from China.
Issued November 7, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8210.00.0000
Headings: 8210
Product description
The sample is being returned as you requested. You refer to the submitted sample as a coffee press set (SKU 2347218). It consists of one Chambord 8-cup coffee press and 2 Pavina double wall coffee glasses. The items are packaged for retail sale. The coffee press is made of glass and stainless steel. Attached to the stainless steel lid is a rod-like plunger and screen. The retail packaging states that ground coffee and hot water are added to the press. Upon initial stirring and waiting four minutes, the user presses the plunger thus engaging the screen.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the coffee press set will be 8210.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighting 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof.
Full text
N041957 November 7, 2008 CLA-2-82:OT:RR:NC:N1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8210.00.0000 Ms. Shirley Schmidt Pier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc. 100 Pier 1 Place, Level 9 Fort Worth, TX 76102 RE: The tariff classification of a coffee press set from China. Dear Ms. Schmidt: In your letter dated October 14, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample is being returned as you requested. You refer to the submitted sample as a coffee press set (SKU 2347218). It consists of one Chambord 8-cup coffee press and 2 Pavina double wall coffee glasses. The items are packaged for retail sale. The coffee press is made of glass and stainless steel. Attached to the stainless steel lid is a rod-like plunger and screen. The retail packaging states that ground coffee and hot water are added to the press. Upon initial stirring and waiting four minutes, the user presses the plunger thus engaging the screen. The applicable subheading for the coffee press set will be 8210.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighting 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof. 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 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 Kathy Campanelli at (646) 733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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