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The tariff classification of a carbon steel Bundt cake pan from China
Issued December 17, 2015 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7323.99.7000
Headings: 7323
Product description
The submitted illustration depicts an item that is identified as a Bundt cake pan. This item is a baking pan that is made of carbon steel that is entirely spray coated with silicone and dried at 530 degrees Fahrenheit to create a non-stick surface. The coated surface is not decorated. The pan has six depressed areas that are designed to hold six mini Bundt cakes while baking. You have suggested that this item is correctly classified in subheading 7323.99.7000 and your client has suggested that this item is correctly classified in subheading 7323.94.0021. We agree with you that this item is correctly classified in subheading 7323.99.7000, as the non-stick coating is not considered to be enameled.
CBP rationale
We agree with you that this item is correctly classified in subheading 7323.99.7000, as the non-stick coating is not considered to be enameled. The applicable subheading for the Bundt cake pan will be 7323.99.7000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…kitchen…articles…of…steel…: other: other: not coated or plated with precious metal: other: cookingware. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
Full text
N270816 December 17, 2015 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7323.99.7000 Mr. Daniel H. Carroll JAS Forwarding USA Inc. 4249-A Crosspoint Drive Ladson, SC 29456 RE: The tariff classification of a carbon steel Bundt cake pan from China Dear Mr. Carroll: In your letter dated November 18, 2015, on behalf of Prodecon Plus GMBH, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted illustration depicts an item that is identified as a Bundt cake pan. This item is a baking pan that is made of carbon steel that is entirely spray coated with silicone and dried at 530 degrees Fahrenheit to create a non-stick surface. The coated surface is not decorated. The pan has six depressed areas that are designed to hold six mini Bundt cakes while baking. You have suggested that this item is correctly classified in subheading 7323.99.7000 and your client has suggested that this item is correctly classified in subheading 7323.94.0021. We agree with you that this item is correctly classified in subheading 7323.99.7000, as the non-stick coating is not considered to be enameled. The applicable subheading for the Bundt cake pan will be 7323.99.7000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…kitchen…articles…of…steel…: other: other: not coated or plated with precious metal: other: cookingware. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 Gary Kalus at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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