The tariff classification of glass-doored refrigerated beverage display cases from China

 N309050 February 5, 2020 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8418.50.0080; 9903.88.03 Christina M. Leonard Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. 551 Fifth Ave, Suite 1100 New York, NY 10176 RE: The tariff classification of glass-doored refrigerated beverage display cases from China Dear Ms. Leonard: In your submission dated January 16, 2020, on behalf of your client, NewAir, LLC, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive information was provided for each of the five styles of glass-doored refrigerated beverage display cases. You state that the refrigerated beverage display cases, style numbers AB-1200, AB-1200B, AB-1200X, AB-850, and AB-850B, are intended for use in commercial establishments such as bars, cafes, restaurants and offices, as well as in residential settings. Style numbers AB-1200, AB-1200B, and AB-1200X have an internal volume of 3.4 cubic feet and can store up to 126 standard sized beverage cans. Style numbers AB-850 and AB-850B have an internal volume of 2.2 cubic feet and can store up to 90 standard sized beverage cans. The freestanding cases feature a hinged glass door with handles, removable shelves, a thermostat, a compressor cooling system, and an interior LED light, but differ in size. Style number AB-1200 is 18.4 inches deep, 18.9 inches wide, and 32.4 inches high. Style number AB-1200B is 18.5 inches deep, 18.8 inches wide, and 32.5 inches high. Style number AB-1200X, which has a stainless steel exterior, is 20.1 inches deep, 18.9 inches wide, and 33.0 inches high. Style number AB-850 is 18.75 inches deep, 17.0 inches wide, and 24.75 inches high. Style number AB-850B, which has a stainless steel exterior, is 18.75 inches deep, 17.0 inches wide, and 24.75 inches high. The applicable subheading for style numbers AB-1200, AB-1200B, AB-1200X, AB-850, and AB-850B will be 8418.50.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps, other than the air conditioning machines of heading 8415; parts thereof: Other furniture (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like) for storage and display, incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment; Other. The rate of duty is Free. Products of China classified under subheading 8418.50.0080, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to the additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty.  At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.03, in addition to subheading 8418.50.0080, HTSUS, listed above. The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading.  For background information regarding the trade remedy initiated pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, you may refer to the relevant parts of the USTR and CBP websites, which are available at https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china, respectively. 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 the 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