9902.17.81 - Fitness equipment, with pivoting handles and foot pedals that perform alternating movements which combine the motions of a stepper and an elliptical machine, driving simultaneously a radial fan and magnetic brake in the base, equipped with an electronic control console incapable of the wireless exchange of data, with non-backlit LCD display and presented with a heart-rate monitor chest strap (provided for in subheading 9506.91.00)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | 0.9% |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.17.81, specifically addresses a specialized piece of fitness equipment. The description details a machine designed for cardiovascular exercise, featuring the unique combination of a stepper and an elliptical motion driven by pivoting handles and foot pedals. Its operational mechanism includes a radial fan and a magnetic brake system housed in the base, controlled by an electronic console. This console is characterized by its non-backlit LCD display and its inability to wirelessly exchange data. The equipment is also presented with an accompanying heart-rate monitor chest strap, which is itself classified under subheading 9506.91.00, indicating a specific grouping for athletic and sporting goods.
Given the unique combination of features and its placement within Chapter 99, which is reserved for temporary legislation and special provisions, this category is highly specific. It is distinguished from broader categories of general fitness equipment by its precise design elements and the inclusion of the accompanying heart-rate monitor. The presence of a radial fan and magnetic brake, coupled with the specific type of electronic console and display, sets it apart from simpler exercise machines that might otherwise fall under general sporting goods headings.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories within 9902.17.81. Therefore, classification is final at this level. Importers and customs professionals should rely on the detailed description provided to ensure accurate classification of this specific type of combined stepper-elliptical machine, paying close attention to the operational components, console characteristics, and the inclusion of the specified heart-rate monitor.