The tariff classification of a garage door opener from Germany
Issued April 1, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8428.90.0190
Headings: 8428
Product description
The item under consideration has been identified as a Synoris garage door opener powered by either a 1 hp or a 3/4 hp electric motor. These units will be imported with the operator unit which holds the motor, a lighting and electrical control system, the chain on which the unit moves and a hand-help remote control transmitter. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 yards and includes a security code generating system. In your request
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Synoris garage door opener will be 8428.90.0190, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other lifting, handling…machinery…: Other machinery: Other”.
Full text
N154169 April 1, 2011 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:106 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8428.90.0190 Sam McClurfe CV International 1800-A Associates Lane Charlotte, NC 28217 RE: The tariff classification of a garage door opener from Germany Dear Mr. McClurfe: In your letter dated March 15, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item under consideration has been identified as a Synoris garage door opener powered by either a 1 hp or a 3/4 hp electric motor. These units will be imported with the operator unit which holds the motor, a lighting and electrical control system, the chain on which the unit moves and a hand-help remote control transmitter. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 yards and includes a security code generating system. In your request you state that the rail that houses the chain will not be included. The applicable subheading for the Synoris garage door opener will be 8428.90.0190, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other lifting, handling…machinery…: Other machinery: Other”. The rate of duty will be Free. 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 Mark Palasek at (646) 733-3013. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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