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NY R00472




June 28, 2004
CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:118 R00472

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 8205.51.3030

Mr. Dennis Morse
BDP International
2929 Walker NM
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

RE: The tariff classification of a meat injector from China.

Dear Mr. Morse:

In your letter dated June 17, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Meijer Distribution located in Grand Rapids, MI.

You have described your item as a 2-ounce meat injector, item # OQ-1480B. It is a syringe-type implement containing a plastic tube and a stainless steel needle. It is used to inject seasoned fluid into poultry or other types of meat.

The applicable subheading for the meat injector will be 8205.51.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: household tools, and parts thereof: of iron or steel: other (including parts): kitchen and table implements. The rate of duty will be 3.7% 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 Kathy Campanelli at 646-733-3021.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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