The tariff classification of room humidifier from China

N346681
April 4, 2025
CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N4 462
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 8516.10.0080; 9903.88.15; 9903.01.20
Rob Decker Mitsubishi Logistics 19310 Pacific Gateway Dr., Ste 200 Torrance, CA 90502 RE: The tariff classification of room humidifier from China Dear Mr. Decker: In your letter dated March 11, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a room humidifier on behalf of Zojirushi America Corporation. The product under consideration is EE-TA series motorless steam room humidifiers. This humidifier is a domestic use appliance. The applicable subheading for the room humidifier will be 8516.10.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other instantaneous electric water heaters and immersion heaters. The rate of duty is free. Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under subheading 8516.10.0080, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 7.5 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.15, in addition to subheading 8516.10.0080, HTSUS, listed above. Effective March 4, 2025, in accordance with the President’s Executive Order 14195, “Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China,” as amended by the President’s Executive Order 14200, “Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China,” and further amended by President’s March 3, 2025 Executive Order, “Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China,” all products of China and Hong Kong as provided by heading 9903.01.24 in Section XXII, Chapter 99, Subchapter III, U.S. Note 2(s), HTSUS, other than products classifiable under headings 9903.01.21, 9903.01.22, and 9903.01.23, HTSUS, will be subject to an additional 20 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the applicable Chapter 99 heading, i.e. 9903.01.20, in addition to subheading 8516.10.0080, HTSUS, listed above.

The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection 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, please contact National Import Specialist Sandra Sary at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division