CLA-2-85:RR:NC:MM:113 C87358
Ms. Lynn King
Tupperware Worldwide
14901 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32837
RE: The tariff classification of food mixers from China
Dear Ms. King:
In your letter dated April 28, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise is two types of food mixers. The first is
the T2002 electrical hand mixer. It has a variable speed control
and two beater attachments. The second item is the T2001 hand
blender. This is a wand-type blender, about 14 inches high.
The applicable subheading for the hand mixer will be
8509.40.0025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances,
with self-contained electric motor, food grinders, processors and
mixers, other food mixers. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the hand blender will be
8509.40.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances,
with self-contained electric motor, food grinders, processors and
mixers, blenders. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad
valorem.
We note that the country-of-origin marking on the boxes is
questionable, because the words "In the U.S.A." and the US
address, although not making a direct claim of origin, are more
prominent that the marking "Made in China." Before importing the
item, we suggest you contact your local Customs port for advice
on unambiguous marking.
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 212-466-2084.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division