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The tariff classification of a generator from China
Issued September 15, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8501.31.8000
Headings: 8501
Product description
of Spring, Texas. The item concerned is the Solar-Powered Generator. It is a generator powered by sunlight that generates four volts and conducts two amperes of electricity.
Full text
NY R04706 September 15, 2006 CLA-2-85:RR:E:NC:N1:112 R04706 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8501.31.8000 Bonnie Roberts Import Manager, Mid America Overseas, Inc. 4660 N. Sam Houston Parkway E. Suite 100 Houston, TX 77032-3853 RE: The tariff classification of a generator from China Dear Ms. Roberts, In your letter dated August 22, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Marrick Enterprises, Inc. of Spring, Texas. The item concerned is the Solar-Powered Generator. It is a generator powered by sunlight that generates four volts and conducts two amperes of electricity. The applicable classification subheading for the Solar-Powered Generator will be 8501.31.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Electric … generators … : Other … DC generators: Of an output not exceeding 750 W: Generators”. The rate of duty will be 2.5%. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent Harmonized Tariff Schedule and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Richard Laman at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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