R00025 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a BBQ turner/fork from China.

Issued September 24, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8215.99.5000

Headings: 8215

Product description

The tariff classification of a BBQ turner/fork from China.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for this product will be 8215.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.

Full text

NY R00025 September 24, 2003 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:N1:113 R00025 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8215.99.5000 Ms. Lesa R. Hubbard JCPenney Purchasing Corporation 6501 Legacy Drive Plano, TX 75024 RE: The tariff classification of a BBQ turner/fork from China. Dear Ms. Hubbard: In your letter dated September 18, 2003, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The merchandise is a barbecue turner/fork, item 6221177. The turner/fork consists of a plastic handle containing a timer and alarm and a built-in light. The handle is designed to hold two interchangeable tools, namely, a fork and a spatula. The spatula, fork and handle are retail-packaged as a set. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8215.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware... other. The general rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.). 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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