The tariff classification of a Massage Pillow from China

NY J84935 June 11, 2003 CLA-2-90:RR:NC:N1:105 J84935 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9019.10.2020 Ms. Maria Da Rocha D & D Customhouse Brokerage Inc. 701 Newark Ave, Suite LL1 Elizabeth, NJ 07208 RE: The tariff classification of a Massage Pillow from China Dear Ms. Da Rocha: In your letter dated May 2, 2003, for Products of Tomorrow, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample vibrates strongly when the internal battery power is switched on. It is very similar to the item in New York Ruling Letter 873677-119, 5-18-92, except that your sample is about 28 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. The applicable subheading for your sample will be 9019.10.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for massage apparatus, battery powered, hand held. The rate of duty will be free. The sample is being returned to you in a separate mailing. 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 J. Sheridan at 646-733-3012. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division