The tariff classification of an ultrasonic body machine from China
Issued September 4, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.70.9650
Headings: 8543
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is an ultrasonic handheld cosmetic device which is non-medical and to be used in the home for beautifying the user’s facial skin and body. The device’s ultrasonic waves stimulate the skin cells to create a deep skin temperature rise to reinforce the regenerative course of skin tissue, which takes care of and beautifies normal skin. This device is identified as the “Winglim 6-in-1slimming and beautifying machine” which includes the ultrasonic wave massage probe, electrically connected massage gloves, electrode contact pad and power cable. This device measures approximately 190mm x 80mm x 60mm and weighs 220 grams. It incorporates five modes which can run at six different speeds, zero being the lowest and five being the highest.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the ultrasonic body machine will be 8543.70.9650, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Electrical machines and apparatus…: Other machines and apparatus: Other: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N245490 September 4, 2013 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:112 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.70.9650 Ms. Svetlana Fomenko 249 Coleridge Street Brooklyn, NY 11235 RE: The tariff classification of an ultrasonic body machine from China Dear Ms. Fomenko: In your letter dated August 15, 2013, on behalf of your client PF Invest Company, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is an ultrasonic handheld cosmetic device which is non-medical and to be used in the home for beautifying the user’s facial skin and body. The device’s ultrasonic waves stimulate the skin cells to create a deep skin temperature rise to reinforce the regenerative course of skin tissue, which takes care of and beautifies normal skin. This device is identified as the “Winglim 6-in-1slimming and beautifying machine” which includes the ultrasonic wave massage probe, electrically connected massage gloves, electrode contact pad and power cable. This device measures approximately 190mm x 80mm x 60mm and weighs 220 grams. It incorporates five modes which can run at six different speeds, zero being the lowest and five being the highest. The applicable subheading for the ultrasonic body machine will be 8543.70.9650, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Electrical machines and apparatus…: Other machines and apparatus: Other: Other: Other: Other. The duty rate will be 2.6 percent 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 Benjamin Peleg at (646) 733-3015. Sincerely, Myles B. Harmon Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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