N098669 N0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of side press wringer from China.

Issued April 21, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8479.89.9899

Headings: 8479

Product description

The item subject to this ruling request is described as a SW12 Side Press Wringer. It includes a powder coated steel handle attached to a molded plastic wringer. The handle mechanism enables the user to apply the pressure necessary for the squeezing process. In your previous submission, dated August 25, 2009,

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the SW12 Side Press Wringer will be 8479.89.9899, HTSUS, which provides for Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; and parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Other…Other…Other.

Full text

N098669 April 21, 2010 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:1:104 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8479.89.9899 Mr. Steven W. Lange Continental Commercial Products, LLC 305 Rock Industrial Park Dr. Bridgeton, MO 63044 RE: The tariff classification of side press wringer from China. Dear Mr. Lange: In your letter dated March 23, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item subject to this ruling request is described as a SW12 Side Press Wringer. It includes a powder coated steel handle attached to a molded plastic wringer. The handle mechanism enables the user to apply the pressure necessary for the squeezing process. In your previous submission, dated August 25, 2009, you stated that this item is packaged and sold separately for the purpose of using and fitting into a mop bucket. The applicable subheading for the SW12 Side Press Wringer will be 8479.89.9899, HTSUS, which provides for Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; and parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Other…Other…Other. 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 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 Patricia O’Donnell at (646) 733-3011. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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