The tariff classification of a portable sprayer/washer from China

N236252 December 31, 2012 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:106 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8424.30.9000 Lance Alan Heim Bicycles West 804 SW 151st Street Burien, WA 98166-1836 RE: The tariff classification of a portable sprayer/washer from China Dear Mr. Heim, In your letter dated December 6, 2012, you requested a tariff classification. The item under consideration is a “Portable Sprayer/Washer”. You state that this item has a work voltage of 12 volts and a motor power of 50 watts. The tank capacity is 15 liters, a hose length of 6 meters, work pressure of 116 pounds per square inch (psi) and a work current of 4 to 6 amps. The spray water quantity of the brush attachment is 1.8 to 2 liters and the spray gun spurts a water volume of 1 to 3 liters.
The applicable classification subheading for the “Portable Sprayer/Washer” will be 8424.30.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Mechanical appliances (whether or not hand operated) for projecting , dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; … Steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines … 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 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the 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 this ruling, please contact National Import Specialist Matthew Sullivan at 646-733-3013. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division