Recent CBP NY Rulings
The following are short summaries of recent CBP “NY” rulings issued by the agency's National Commodity Specialist Division in New York:
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N319932: The tariff classification of an electric flea removal tool from China
| HTS: 8509.80.5095, 4.2%, "Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508, parts thereof: other appliances: other: other." |
| Item: A handheld device for fleas and their eggs removal from a pet’s hair. The product is made of plastic in cylindrical shape and contains an electric motor inside. It consists of a detachable stainless steel comb head and a plastic body with a push button switch. Once the comb’s metal teeth are energized, the user will brush the pet's hair and kill the fleas and their eggs by the metal teeth. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N319943: The tariff classification of tires from Sri Lanka
| HTS: (1) 4011.80.8010, free, “New pneumatic tires, of rubber: Of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines: Other: Other: Having a rim size not exceeding 61 cm." (2) 4011.80.1010, free, “New pneumatic tires, of rubber: Of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines: Having a “herring-bone” of similar tread." (3) and (4) 4011.70.0050, free, “New pneumatic tires, of rubber: Of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines: Other." (5) 4011.70.0010, free, “New pneumatic tires, of rubber: Of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines: Having a “herring-bone” or similar tread." |
| Item: (1) A tire for backhoe loaders used in industrial and construction operations. The casing provides load caring capacity, long tire life, and even tread wear. The tread compound is cut and tear-resistant for rough use during soil tillage operation and is designed to be used with multiple types of machinery. (2) A tire with increased grip and better traction in deep snow. This traction is provided by a tread design that channels snow and water out. The tire is optimized to perform in low temperatures and provide a longer tire life. (3) A tire designed for tractors. The wide diagonal and vertical lugs allow increased lateral movement on hard surfaces for an improved grip. The multi-directional tread pattern provides improved traction when used in the field, and offers improved traction when utilized on, and off-the-road. (4) A tire designed for 2WD tractors used in soil tillage and transport applications and designed for cut and chip resistance. It is equipped with self-cleaning treads and a raised center rib that ensures handling comfort. (5) A tire designed as a front-wheel, designed for all general farming and utility tractors applications. The tread design offers traction in wet soil and for delivering improved fuel economy. The tire is engineered for improved performance both on, and off-the-road services. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N319944: The tariff classification of tires from Sri Lanka
| HTS: 4011.70.0050, free, “New pneumatic tires, of rubber: Of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines: Other." |
| Item: (1) A tire built for free-rolling wheels on wagons, hay balers, seeders, and fertilizer spreaders. It is constructed of compounds specially designed to resists wear and cuts. (2) A tire designed for the front, non-drive wheels of a tractor. It is designed with a sidewall which provides better stability in rough operational use. The rib design allows for easy driving both on and off roads. The raised center rib provides directional stability, and a resistant compound minimizes air leaking. (3) A tire designed for use on farming implements (Plows, Harrowers, Seeders, etc.) and trailers used during soil tillage applications. The specialized tread geometry design and triple rib circumferential distributes the weight in a way so that it compresses less, thereby damaging less soil due its wide base area. The shoulder block design promotes excellent field traction in agricultural applications. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N319967: The tariff classification of footwear from Argentina
| HTS: 6403.59.9045, 10%, "Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather: other footwear with outer soles of leather: other: other: other: for other persons: for women: other." |
| Item: A women's, closed-toe, closed-heel, below-the-ankle, slip-on shoe with a pointed toe. The upper is made of 100 percent kid leather. The insole and outer sole are leather. The attached stacked leather heel incorporates a rubber heel lift. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N319968: The tariff classification of footwear from Argentina
| HTS: 6403.59.9045, 10%, "Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather: other footwear with outer soles of leather: other: other: other: for other persons: for women: other." |
| Item: A unisex, closed-toe/closed-heel, loafer that does not cover the ankle. The upper is made of 100 percent leather and decorated with a leather flap over the vamp. The insole and outer sole are leather. The attached stacked leather heel incorporates a rubber heel lift. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N319969: The tariff classification of footwear from Argentina
| HTS: 6403.59.9045, 10%, "Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather: other footwear with outer soles of leather: other: other: other: for other persons: for women: other." |
| Item: A women's (unisex), closed-toe, closed-back, high heel shoe, that does not cover the ankle. The upper is made of 100 percent leather and features a leather flap over the vamp. The insole and outer sole are leather. The attached stacked leather heel incorporates a rubber heel lift. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N319970: The tariff classification of footwear from Argentina
| HTS: 6403.59.6060, 8.5%, "Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather: other footwear with outer soles of leather: other: other, other, other: for men, youths and boys; for men; other." |
| Item: A man’s closed-toe/closed-heel, loafer that does not cover the ankle. The upper is made of 100 percent leather and decorated with a leather flap over the vamp. The insole and outer sole are leather. The attached stacked leather heel incorporates a rubber heel lift. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N319978: The tariff classification of a sun visor from China
| HTS: 8708.29.5060, 2.5%, “Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs): Other: Other: Other.” Secondary subheading: 9903.88.03, 25%. |
| Item: An add-on and independent sun visor for cars, trucks, motorhomes, boats, or other vehicles with a windshield. It is attached to upper portion of the vehicle windshield and uses a multi-hinge system to position two visor pieces, one opaque and the other tinted, to block or diminish glare for drivers and/or passengers. It does not attach to, nor impede the use of, the factory installed car sun visor. It is imported in the final retail packaging, which includes printed instructions, a small alcohol prep cleaning pad, a plastic scraper, a micro-fiber cleaning cloth, and a piece of a double-sided adhesive tape (3M) for mounting. |
| Reason: According to ENs to 8708.29 (B), parts of bodies and associated accessories include framed windows (including windshields) and visors. The product appears to be an accessory to the windshield and serves as a sun visor. |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N320014: The tariff classification of new Hyundai motor vehicles from South Korea
| HTS: (1) 8703.23.0140, 2.5%, “Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engines: Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc: Other”. (2) 8703.24.0150, 2.5%, “Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engines: Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc: Having engines with more than 4 cylinders but not more than 6 cylinders." |
| Item: Two versions of the new Hyundai GV80 crossover. (1) The first version of the GV80 has been identified as a five-door sport utility vehicle. It is equipped with a 2,497cc, 4-cylinder engine with seating for 5 persons. (2) The second version of the GV80 has been identified as a five-door sport utility vehicle. It is equipped with a 3,470CC, 6 cylinders with seating for 7 persons. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |
N320067: The tariff classification of a rubber bumper from South Korea
| HTS: 4016.99.3550, free, "Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: other: other: other: of natural rubber: other: other." |
| Item: A cylindrical shaped vulcanized natural rubber component with a steel support in the center. The cushion bumper will be screwed onto the truck in areas where the loadspace wings will be lowered. The primary function of the cushion bumper is shock absorption and to protect the truck from impact from the loadspace wings. |
| Reason: The subject bumper is a composite good, the essential character of which is imparted by the rubber component which provides shock absorption. |
| Ruling Date: July 1, 2021 |