CLA-2-82:RR:NC:MM:113 C83485
Mr. Roberto G. Glauser
Industrias HG Eirl
JR Neon 5601
Los Olivos, Lima, Peru
RE: The tariff classification of a hand-operated blender from
Peru
Dear Mr. Glauser:
In your letter dated December 19, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise is the MANO MIX hand blender. It is made of
aluminum, with a 1 1/4 liter plastic container. The article has
no electric motor, but operates on a hand crank. It is designed
to blend fruits and cocktails in locations without electricity.
The applicable subheading for the hand blender will be
8210.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for hand operated mechanical appliances,
weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or
serving of food or drink. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad
valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading
8210.00.0000, HTS, which are products of Peru are
entitled to duty free treatment under the
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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