The tariff classification of a motorized knife sharpener from China

N264757 June 2, 2015 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N4:110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8509.80.5095 Mr. Frank Guerrera Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a motorized knife sharpener from China Dear Mr. Guerrera: In your letter dated May 14, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Representative sample of the knife sharpener was submitted and will be returned to you as requested. The product under consideration is the Swifty Sharp, Item number 40565. The Swifty Sharp is a motorized knife sharpener, powered by four AA batteries, which are not included. The item features a built-in guide to hold the blade, a high speed rotating sharpening stone that sharpens and hones the blade’s edge, an on/off button switch, and a catch-insert tray to collect the metal shavings. The knife sharpener weighs 0.61 pounds, and measures 2.5 inches long/deep by 6.5 inches wide by 9.5 inches high. The applicable subheading for the Swifty Sharp, Item number 40565, will be 8509.80.5095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other appliances, other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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 Hope Abada at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division