The following proposed revocations or modifications of U.S. Customs and Border Protection classification rulings are included in the Jan. 21, 2026, Customs Bulletin and Decisions. Comments on these proposed changes are due by Feb. 21.
For more information on how to seek or utilize classification and other rulings, please contact ST&R.
Gumball Dispensers
CBP is proposing to reclassify dispensers with gumballs as toys under HTSUS 9503.00.0090 (duty-free) rather than as plastic tableware under HTSUS 3924.10.40 (3.4 percent duty). Rulings NY K83276 and N037877 would be revoked to reflect this change.
The items at issue are plastic gumball dispensers. One is shaped to look like a slot machine, while another is a representation of a real gumball machine.
CBP explains that these articles are designed and used for amusement, diversion, or play and not for a utilitarian function.
Transducer Arrays
CBP is proposing to reclassify certain transducer arrays as instruments used in medical sciences under HTSUS 9018.19.75 (duty-free) rather than as other electrical machines under HTSUS 8543.70.4500 (2.6 percent duty). Ruling NY N319324 would be revoked to reflect this change.
The items at issue are wearable, portable devices that generate tumor treating fields, which are mild, alternating electric fields delivered through adhesive patches (i.e., the transducer arrays) placed on a patient’s body where a tumor is located. The arrays connect directly to the electric field generator and are made up of hydrogel, mini pads, ceramic disks, flexible circuit boards, and medical tape.
According to CBP, the Explanatory Notes to HTSUS heading 9018 state that this heading covers instruments and appliances that are used only in professional practice and to make a diagnosis, prevent or treat an illness, or operate. They may also make use of electricity, either as motive power or for transmission or as a preventive, curative, or diagnostic agent. CBP finds that the items at issue meet all these criteria.
USB Hub
CBP is proposing to reclassify a USB 3.0 seven-port hub as a unit of an automatic data processing machine under HTSUS 8471.80.10 (duty-free) rather than as data transmission apparatus under HTSUS 8517.62.0050 (duty-free). Ruling NY N294888 would be modified to reflect this change.
The item at issue is used to expand the number of available USB ports on a personal computer. It is equipped with seven USB 3.0 ports and has a 10x data transfer speed. A built-in surge protector keeps both electronic devices and data safe in the process of transferring data.
CBP explains that this item does not actively transmit or receive within a wired or wireless network and instead functions to connect peripheral devices to an ADP machine.
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