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:
N329192: The tariff classification of Antennas from China
| HTS: 8517.71.0000, 9903.88.15, free + 7.5%, “Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528; parts thereof: Parts: Aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds; parts suitable for use therewith”. |
| Items: A Wi-Fi antenna, a chip antenna, a remote control antenna, and an antenna board. The items are used in products that utilize various wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, WLAN, Zigbee, Bluetooth, and LTE. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 10, 2022 |
N328726: The tariff classification of Anchovy Oils from Peru
| HTS: 1516.10.0000, 7%, “Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared: Animal fats and oils and their fractions.” |
| Item: Oils derived from anchovy. Each article will be undergo refining, deacidification, ethyl trans-esterification, preliminary molecular distillation, winterization, trans-esterification, molecular distillation, mixing, bleaching, absorption, filtering, and packing. The products will be imported in steel drums with a net weight of 190 kilograms. The oils will be encapsulated in the United States and subsequently exported to the Republic of Korea. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 9, 2022 |
N328730: The tariff classification of seasoning salts from Slovenia
| HTS: 2103.90.8000, 6.4%, "Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings…other…other." |
| Items: Five varieties of seasoning salts consisting of a granulated blend of salt with herbs and spices, put up for retail sale in containers holding 80 grams. Depending on the variety, the salt content of the blend ranges from 77% to 90% and the herbs/spices range from 10% to 23%. The seasoning salts are used as a flavor enhancer. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 9, 2022 |
N328983: The tariff classification of stainless steel lashing wire from India
| HTS: 8421.39.0115, 9903.88.01, free + 25%, “Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases; parts thereof: Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases: Other: Dust collection and air purification equipment: Other.” |
| Items: (1) A germicidal ultraviolet sterilizing apparatus with a hybrid light. The device is designed to kill bacteria, mold and fungi in the air. In operation, the unit draws in ambient air into a sealed UVC disinfection chamber where the air is treated with UVC wavelengths and then recirculated into the room as purified air. The device is 8 inches in diameter and provides up to 2000 lumines of light. The device has two working modes including sterilization only and lighting and sterilization. (2) A Universal Ceiling Mount Module, which operates similar to the (1) item except it does not contain a light component at the time of importation. A compatible ceiling light can be purchased separately, if desired, and mounted to the Plasma SilentAire Universal Ceiling Mount Module to provide ambient light. In operation, the unit draws in ambient air into a sealed UVC disinfection chamber where the air is treated with UVC wavelengths and then recirculated into the room as purified air. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 9, 2022 |
N328983: The tariff classification of stainless steel lashing wire from India
| HTS: 7223.00.1046, 9903.80.01, free + 25%, “Wire of stainless steel: Round wire: Other: With a diameter of 0.76 mm or more but less than 1.52 mm.” |
| Items: Three types of stainless steel lashing wire that are used for supporting telecommunication cables. Other than slight chemical composition differences, the only difference between the products is the AISI grade. This cold-drawn stainless steel wire is made to ASTM A580, Grades 302, 316 and 430 and is wax coated, which allows for surface smoothness while the lashing wire is used in the lashing machine. The wire will be imported in coil form in 1200' or 1600' lengths with diameters of 0.038” and 0.045”. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 9, 2022 |
N329036: The tariff classification and country of origin of bus bars
| HTS: 8537.10.9170, 9903.88.03, 2.7% + 25%, “Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity…: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: Other: Other” |
| Item: A Busbar Assembly, which is described as stamped copper sheet having multiple crown clip connectors and an insulative laminate. The Busbar Assembly is shaped with a number of electrical connection points and predrilled holes that facilitate electrical interconnections. The Busbar Assembly is imported with its crown clip connectors attached, which allow it to distribute electrical power to blade power supply units in a rack and/or cabinet configuration. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 9, 2022 |
N328711: The tariff classification of a multiple-walled insulating unit of glass assembled in Mexico; United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) applicability; Country of Origin; and Marking
| HTS: 7008.00.0000, 3.9% “Multiple-wall insulating units of glass." |
| Country of Origin: Mexico |
| USMCA Eligibility: originating |
| Item: A multi-walled insulating glass unit, which is representative of several models that will be produced in Mexico. The IGU consists of the following components: Outer glass panels of tempered glass from the U.S., inner leaded glass panel from China, Deco Seal from the U.S., Vinyl Barrier Tape from China, and “Made in Mexico” Label from the U.S. |
| Reason: Since all the Chinese-origin parts (inner leaded glass panel, heading 7016, and Vinyl Barrier Tape, heading 3919) are classified outside of subheadings 7003 through 7008 HTSUS and not from heading 7009, HTSUS, the requisite tariff shift rule is met as a result of the processing done in Mexico. |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 8, 2022 |
N328762: The tariff classification of wheelchair accessories and a multi-use bath belt from the Netherlands
| HTS: (1)(2)(3) 8714.20.0000, free, “Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Of carriages for disabled persons." |
| (4) 6307.90.9891, 7%, “Other made-up articles, including dress patterns: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” |
| Items: Three types of wheelchair accessories and a multi-use bath belt. (1) A mobile support for elbows, forearms, and hands, that attaches to either a manual or power wheelchair. It provides the wheelchair user with upper extremity support, functional dynamic range of motion at the shoulder, and a flexible hand support. (2) A joystick handle constructed of polyurethane synthetic rubber that is specifically designed with a mounting hole to fit power wheelchairs. U-shaped models include a rigid top piece made from polypropylene plastic. (3) Hardware designed to safely mount the Flex-Shaft Joystick Handles on the wheelchair, while minimizing any damage to the wheelchair. The Tri-Lock Midline Joystick Mounting hardware has no use other than to mount a joystick to a wheelchair. (4) A two-piece support belt designed to be secured either to a wheelchair or shower chair. |
| Reason: The bath belts are not designed specifically for use only with a wheelchair or a shower chair. |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 8, 2022 |
N328782: The tariff classification of gloves from China
| HTS: 6216.00.3800, 9903.88.15, 23.5% + 7.5%, "Gloves, mittens and mitts: Other: Of cotton: Other: Without fourchettes." |
| Item: A work glove with a palm side constructed of 100% cotton woven fabric and a back side constructed of polyester and spandex knit fabric. The back side features thermoplastic rubber molds, which are designed for impact protection. The glove also features polyester lining and a knit cuff. The essential character of the glove is imparted by the palm side cotton woven fabric. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 8, 2022 |
N328885: The tariff classification of a plastic refrigerator storage bin from China
| HTS: 3924.90.5650, 9903.88.15, 3.4% + 7.5%, “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Other: Other. |
| Item: An acrylic plastic refrigerator bin with an open top. Each side features built-in handle grips to carry and access the contents. The item measures approximately 11.2 inches long by 8 inches wide by 5.9 inches deep. The bin is designed to store and organize food items in the refrigerator. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: Nov. 8, 2022 |