The tariff classification of an outdoor fountain from China.
Issued June 26, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8413.79.2004
Headings: 8413
Product description
Descriptive literature was submitted with your request. The product to be imported is the Doves 3-Tier Fountain, Item number 391661. Constructed of a stone like resin-fiberglass mixture, this fountain has three scallop-embossed tiers with a pair of beautifully detailed doves on top and features an antique brown finish. It includes a UL-listed pump which requires a 110 volt outlet. This product is also compatible with an outdoor solar pump which is sold separately. Measuring 24” in diameter and 43” in height, this garden fountain is intended for outdoor use only and encourages the consumer to enjoy the sound and sight of trickling water.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the outdoor fountain will be 8413.70.2004, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device; liquid elevators; part thereof, other centrifugal pumps, other, submersible pumps.
Full text
N243105 June 26, 2013 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8413.79.2004 Ms. Jessica Wilhelm Improvements Catalog 16501 Rockside Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 RE: The tariff classification of an outdoor fountain from China. Dear Ms. Wilhelm: In your letter dated June 13, 2013 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature was submitted with your request. The product to be imported is the Doves 3-Tier Fountain, Item number 391661. Constructed of a stone like resin-fiberglass mixture, this fountain has three scallop-embossed tiers with a pair of beautifully detailed doves on top and features an antique brown finish. It includes a UL-listed pump which requires a 110 volt outlet. This product is also compatible with an outdoor solar pump which is sold separately. Measuring 24” in diameter and 43” in height, this garden fountain is intended for outdoor use only and encourages the consumer to enjoy the sound and sight of trickling water. The applicable subheading for the outdoor fountain will be 8413.70.2004, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device; liquid elevators; part thereof, other centrifugal pumps, other, submersible pumps. 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 April Cutuli at (646) 733-3009. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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