CLA-2-84:OT:RR:E:NC:1:102
Mr. Heidar Nuristani
Central Purchasing, LLC.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
RE: The tariff classification of a drill powered water pump from China
Dear Mr. Nuristani:
In your letter dated November 12, 2007 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive literature along with an illustration was submitted.
The item you plan to import is described as an all purpose drill water pump, Item Number 34302. This plastic pump incorporates a ΒΌ inch shaft that will connect to any household drill and has two threaded ends that will attach to any standard garden hose. The pump can be used to drain small pools, spas or water beds.
The applicable subheading for the drill powered water pump will be 8413.70.2090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other centrifugal pumps. The rate of duty is free.
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 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 Kenneth T. Brock at 646-733-3009.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division