The tariff classification of a commercial refrigerator from China.
Issued September 25, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8418.69.0180
Headings: 8418
Product description
The product under consideration is the ColdTech Model CRR720-3 Refrigerator. This free standing stainless steel three door refrigerator is designed and marketed for use in commercial kitchens. It has a capacity of 2,040 liters and a digital thermostat/temperature display on the exterior of the unit. You suggest classification of this refrigerator in subheading 8418.50.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps, other than the air conditioning machines of heading 8415; parts thereof, other furniture (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like) for storage and display, incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment, other. However, based on the product literature, we find that this refrigerator is not a display unit.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the ColdTech Model CRR720-3 Refrigerator will be 8418.69.0180, HTSUS, which provides for refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps, other than the air conditioning machines of heading 8415; parts thereof, other refrigerating or freezing equipment; heat pumps, other, other refrigerating or freezing equipment.
Full text
N246329 September 25, 2013 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8418.69.0180 Ms. Natividad Castaneda Danby Products Ltd. 5070 Whitelaw Road Guelph, Canada N1H 6Z9 RE: The tariff classification of a commercial refrigerator from China. Dear Ms. Castaneda: In your letter dated September 16, 2013 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The product under consideration is the ColdTech Model CRR720-3 Refrigerator. This free standing stainless steel three door refrigerator is designed and marketed for use in commercial kitchens. It has a capacity of 2,040 liters and a digital thermostat/temperature display on the exterior of the unit. You suggest classification of this refrigerator in subheading 8418.50.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps, other than the air conditioning machines of heading 8415; parts thereof, other furniture (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like) for storage and display, incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment, other. However, based on the product literature, we find that this refrigerator is not a display unit. The applicable subheading for the ColdTech Model CRR720-3 Refrigerator will be 8418.69.0180, HTSUS, which provides for refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps, other than the air conditioning machines of heading 8415; parts thereof, other refrigerating or freezing equipment; heat pumps, other, other refrigerating or freezing equipment. 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 Michael M. Volpe at (646) 733-3009. Sincerely, Myles B. Harmon Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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