R01921 R0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of an electric cooler from China

Issued June 1, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8509.80.0095

Headings: 8509

Product description

The merchandise is the Turbo Drinks Cooler, item 537-710. The cooler is made of plastic and operates on four “C” batteries. The item uses ice to cool a wine bottle or beverage can, and contains a motor.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the cooler will be 8509.80.0095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other appliances, other.

Full text

NY R01921 June 1, 2005 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 R01921 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8509.80.0095 Ms. Lesa R. Hubbard JC Penney Purchasing Corp. 6501 Legacy Drive Plano, TX 75024-3698 RE: The tariff classification of an electric cooler from China Dear Ms. Hubbard: In your letter dated May 6, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is the Turbo Drinks Cooler, item 537-710. The cooler is made of plastic and operates on four “C” batteries. The item uses ice to cool a wine bottle or beverage can, and contains a motor. The applicable subheading for the cooler will be 8509.80.0095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other appliances, other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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