The tariff classification of heating pads from China

NY R01528 March 16, 2005 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113: R01528 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8516.79.0000 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International, USA 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of heating pads from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated February 22, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of electric heating pads in two sizes. Item number W058MA08257 is a 40-watt heating pad measuring 12 inches by 15 inches. Item number W058MA08258 is a 60-watt heating pad measuring 12 inches by 24 inches. Both pads have a 3-setting slide switch, a 9-foot cord, and a textile cover. The applicable subheading for the heating pads will be 8516.79.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes, other. The rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. 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 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division