U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8509.80.0095
$115.6M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
21 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-03 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of tooth stain remover from China.
NY L81445 December 29, 2004 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 L81445 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8509.80.0095 Ms. Stephanie De Silva Avon Products, Inc. 1251 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 RE: The tariff classification of tooth stain remover from China. Dear Ms. De Silva: In your letter dated December 2, 2004, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The sample you provided is a tooth stain remover, item PP#289682. The appliance is a battery-operated tooth polisher with a rotating rubber cup on the polishing end. It can be used with or without toothpaste. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8509.80.0095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other appliances, other. The general rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.). 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 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division