The tariff classification of an electric bark control dog collar from France
Issued October 25, 2018 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8543.70.9960
Headings: 8543
Product description
The merchandise under consideration is identified as the Eyenimal Classic No Bark Collar which consists of a dog collar with a plastic stimulator case attached. The stimulator case is approximately 5 cm in length by 5 cm in width and houses the electrical components, a 3V lithium battery, and two metal prongs that extend to make contact with the pet's neck. On the underside of the stimulator are two switches, one that controls power and a 3 position switch that adjusts the stimulation level. The collar is described as an adjustable nylon strap that measures up to 67 cm in length. In use, the collar assembly provides audible and physical stimulation when the unit detects a bark through the vibration of the dog's vocal chords.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the electric dog collar will be 8543.70.9960, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; Other machines and apparatus; …Other”.
Full text
N300818 October 25, 2018 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:220 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.70.9960 Laetitia Auzone Eyenimal, Inc. World Financial District 60 Broad Street, Suite 3502 New York, NY 10004 RE: The tariff classification of an electric bark control dog collar from France Dear Ms. Auzone: In your letter dated September 27, 2018 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is identified as the Eyenimal Classic No Bark Collar which consists of a dog collar with a plastic stimulator case attached. The stimulator case is approximately 5 cm in length by 5 cm in width and houses the electrical components, a 3V lithium battery, and two metal prongs that extend to make contact with the pet's neck. On the underside of the stimulator are two switches, one that controls power and a 3 position switch that adjusts the stimulation level. The collar is described as an adjustable nylon strap that measures up to 67 cm in length. In use, the collar assembly provides audible and physical stimulation when the unit detects a bark through the vibration of the dog's vocal chords. The applicable subheading for the electric dog collar will be 8543.70.9960, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; Other machines and apparatus; …Other”. The rate of duty will be 2.6 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 Karl Moosbrugger at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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