N262531 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a drywall cutter from Canada.

Issued April 9, 2015 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8464.90.0120

Headings: 8464

Product description

The imported item, described as a WallBoarder’s Buddy, is used to cut drywall. The article consists of a T-square with a slidable mounted pivoting two sided cutter head. The cutter head features a blade changing mechanism and blade storage. The drywall itself provides a “base” for the tool to rest on during operation.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the WallBoarder’s Buddy will be 8464.90.0120, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass: Other.

Full text

N262531 April 9, 2015 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:104 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8464.90.0120 Mr. Gary William McCallum Wallboarder’s Buddy Tool Company Limited 1221 Bergamot Avenue Kelowna, British Columbia V1W 5K5 RE: The tariff classification of a drywall cutter from Canada. Dear Mr. McCallum: In your letter dated March 10, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The imported item, described as a WallBoarder’s Buddy, is used to cut drywall. The article consists of a T-square with a slidable mounted pivoting two sided cutter head. The cutter head features a blade changing mechanism and blade storage. The drywall itself provides a “base” for the tool to rest on during operation. The applicable subheading for the WallBoarder’s Buddy will be 8464.90.0120, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass: Other...Other”. The rate of duty will be 2% 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 Patricia O’Donnell at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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