The tariff classification of an air pump from China.
Issued October 12, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8414.59.6560
Headings: 8414
Product description
Descriptive literature was submitted. The item in question is the Bestway Sidewinder Electric Air Pump, part number 62055. It is used to inflate and deflate articles, such as inflatable toys, camping mats, airbeds and rafts. The rotary air pump consists of a centrifugal fan and a universal AC motor. It connects to electrical outlets and has a power output of 114 watts and features three valve adaptors. The electric air pump weighs one pound and measures 5.4 inches in length and 3.8 inches in width.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Bestway Sidewinder Electric Air Pump, part number 62055, will be 8414.59.6560, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans;ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters; parts thereof; Other; Other; Other; Other; Centrifugal.
Full text
N279561 October 12, 2016 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8414.59.6560 Ms. Julie Vair Expediters Tradewin LLC 1015 Third Avenue 7th Floor Seattle, Washington 98104 RE: The tariff classification of an air pump from China. Dear Ms. Vair: In your letter dated July 14, 2016 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature was submitted. The item in question is the Bestway Sidewinder Electric Air Pump, part number 62055. It is used to inflate and deflate articles, such as inflatable toys, camping mats, airbeds and rafts. The rotary air pump consists of a centrifugal fan and a universal AC motor. It connects to electrical outlets and has a power output of 114 watts and features three valve adaptors. The electric air pump weighs one pound and measures 5.4 inches in length and 3.8 inches in width. The applicable subheading for the Bestway Sidewinder Electric Air Pump, part number 62055, will be 8414.59.6560, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans;ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters; parts thereof; Other; Other; Other; Other; Centrifugal. The rate of duty will be 2.3 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Sandra Martinez at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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