9019.10.20.30 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This category, HTS 9019.10.20.30, encompasses "Other" battery-powered electrically operated massage apparatus. It serves as a residual classification for battery-powered massage devices that do not fit into the more specific sibling category of "Handheld" (9019.10.20.20). Essentially, if a battery-operated massage device is electrically powered and designed for massage but is not primarily designed for manual handheld operation by the user, it will likely fall under this classification.
The key distinction from its sibling lies in the design and intended use. While "Handheld" massage apparatus are explicitly designed for the user to hold and manipulate directly to apply massage, this "Other" category captures battery-powered units where the massage action is not initiated or controlled by direct manual holding and manipulation during operation. Examples might include devices that are affixed to a surface, worn by the user, or operate through a more automated or stationary mechanism.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code hinges on correctly identifying goods as battery-powered, electrically operated massage apparatus that do not qualify for the more precisely defined "Handheld" category. Importers should carefully consider the primary design and mode of operation of the massage device to ensure accurate classification.