In order to reduce supply chain costs, proper HS Tariff Classification needs to be
taken, when it comes to adopting CTC method.
In this article, I’m going to introduce how “Air filter” is classified by the
customs across the world from each country’s Advanced ruling database.
Those information will be a great help to understand how customs might consider to classify.
Netherlands Customs case
Reference:NLRTD-2006-002851
Classified HS code : 8421.99
Issuing date : 2006-08-30
Filter panel composed of a moisture-proof cardboard box、in which the filter medium is present in concertina form. This filter is used in an air treatment plant for filtering or purifying the air in buildings. The filter medium consists of a folded in a zigzag、nonwovens of polyester fibers.The dimensions of the frame amounts 28.89 cmx59、37cmx4、45cm。
Retrieved from:European Union Website
Classified to “Parts of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water ” because It’s designed to fit apparatus for filtering or purifying water.
German Customs case
Reference:DE20262 / 16-1
Classified HS code : 5911.90
Issuing date : 2017-5-8
Filter cartridge with an outer diameter of 7.6 cm and a height of 9.4 cm、 – of a lamella-like folded filter surface of a nonwoven fabric of spinning materials、A so-called clip made of apparently base metal、 – equipped internally with a so-called supporting fabric made of apparently base metal、 – assembled by assembling、 – is designed according to the application for a pressure oil filter for the filtration of transmission oil in a vehicle
Retrieved from:European Union Website
Even though It’s mainly used for filtration with equipment, it is classified as
“Textile products for technical uses” (HS code 5911.90),
because it’s not fully designed to fit apparatus for filtering or purifying water.
Netherlands Customs case
Reference:NLRTD-2008-000291
Classified HS code : 5911.90
Issuing date : 2008-05-07
an article of textile material for technical uses、a so-called filter、including the following features： – made from non-wovens; – composed of synthetic fibers – a round shape with a diameter of 165 mm、the product is used in demonstrations with a vacuum cleaner.
Retrieved from:European Union Website
Even though It’s mainly used for filtration with equipment, it is classified as
“Textile products for technical uses” (HS code 5911.90),because it’s not fully designed to fit apparatus for filtering or purifying water.
When it comes to classifying a “Filter”, It is important to consider how this product fits for apparatus.
It seems that just adjusting the textile’s shape is not enough to be considered as “Parts of machinery”, there might be needed to be shaped directly equipped for apparatus.
Otherwise, it’s considered as one of the Textile products.
