The tariff classification of electric space heaters from Germany

N074277 September 22, 2009 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8516.29.0060, 8516.29.0090 Mr. Sergey Divgun SAS Communication 2510 Ocean Parkway, Apt. 5-G Brooklyn, NY 11235 RE: The tariff classification of electric space heaters from Germany Dear Mr. Divgun: In your letter dated August 31, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature and illustrations were submitted. The products you plan to import are described as heating pictures, heating mirrors, ceramic heating and ceramic stand heating. These electric space heaters are for use in a home or an office. They are comprised of a flat panel with heating elements permanently molded to the panel and provide heat through infrared radiation. The heaters are available in floor-standing (ceramic stand heating) or wall-mount (heating pictures, heating mirrors and ceramic heating) designs. The applicable subheading for floor-standing heater will be subheading 8516.29.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other portable space heaters. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the wall-mounted heaters will be subheading 8516.29.0090, HTSUS, which provides for other electric space heating apparatus. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. In your letter, you also inquired as to the applicability of Trade Programs or Trade Agreements. There are currently no applicable Trade Programs or Trade Agreements for electric space heaters from Germany. 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