The tariff classification of a Hand Cart from China

N085552 December 8, 2009 CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N1:101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8716.80.5090 Kathy Trotta, Administrative Assistant Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520-6124 RE: The tariff classification of a Hand Cart from China Dear Ms. Trotta, In your letter dated November 20, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item under consideration has been identified as a Hand Cart with expanding platform (Model # TS40LC). The lower platform, or toe plate, is adjustable to accommodate different size boxes and suitcases. In its compact form the Hand Cart measures 16.5 inches in height but expands to 35.5 inches in height for ease of handling. You state in your ruling request that the cart has a maximum weight capacity of 100lbs. The applicable classification subheading for the Hand Cart with expanding platform (Model # TS40LC) will be 8716.80.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; … parts thereof: Other vehicles: Other: Other: Other”. The rate of duty will be 3.2%. Some hand trucks imported from China may be subject to antidumping duties or countervailing duties. Written decisions regarding the scope of AD/CVD orders are issued by the Import Administration in the Department of Commerce and are separate from Tariff Classification and Origin Rulings issued by Customs and Border Protection. The Import Administration can be contacted at http:// www. trade.gov/ia (click on “Contact Us”). You can also view a list of current AD/CVD cases on the United States International Trade Commission website at http://www. usitc.gov (click on “Antidumping and countervailing duty investigations”). AD/CVD deposit and liquidation messages can be searched for using the AD/CVD Search tool at http://www.cbp.gov (click on “Import” and “ADD/CVD Search”). Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://ww.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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division