9902.16.29 - Waterers, each with a self-contained electric motor powered through an external adapter that plugs into a wall socket or electrical outlet or uses batteries, such devices which filter a continuously flowing water fountain or replenish water when volume is below a certain fill level, the foregoing designed for domestic use by dogs and cats (provided for in subheading 8509.80.50)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.16.29, specifically covers automatic pet waterers designed for domestic use by dogs and cats. These devices are characterized by their self-contained electric motors, powered either by an external adapter that plugs into a standard wall socket or by batteries. Their primary function is to maintain a clean and continuously available water supply for pets, either by filtering a flowing water fountain or by automatically replenishing the water when the volume drops below a predetermined level.
As a temporary classification provision under Chapter 99, this code addresses specific import restrictions or modifications for these specialized pet appliances. It differentiates itself from broader categories within the HTS by its precise focus on the intended use (domestic pets), the operational mechanism (electric motor, external adapter/batteries), and the specific functionality (filtering fountain or auto-replenishment). While other chapters might cover general electrical appliances or general household goods, this subheading carves out a niche for these particular pet-care devices, as indicated by its reference to a primary classification under subheading 8509.80.50, which deals with domestic electric appliances.
Since this node represents a "leaf node" within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to explore. Classification under 9902.16.29 is definitive for the described automatic pet waterers. When encountering such a product, import specialists will confirm that it meets all the functional and design criteria outlined in the description to ensure correct duty assessment and compliance with any associated trade regulations.