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Product Name
Pet feeder, automatic
Technical Reference System Number
235354
Description
The battery-powered pet food dispenser, consisting of a base, food reservoir and food dish, is designed to dispense food in measured quantities. It holds up to 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds) of food. The unit incorporates a small motor to dispense food for pets at regular, electronically programmed times in amounts of up to three times a day.
Analysis and Justification
Heading 85.43 of the Harmonized System covers “electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter”.
Decision
In accordance with General Interpretative Rule 1 of the Harmonized System, the automatic pet feeder is classified under classification number 8543.70.00.00 of the Customs Tariff.