NY 856696

Oct 03 1990


CLA-2-96:S:N1:236 856696

Mr. Marc D. Karstaedt
President
Trans-Atlantic Interchange Inc.
163 West 80th Street
New York, NY 10024

RE: The tariff classification of ostrich feather dusters from South Africa.

Dear Mr. Karstaedt: In your letter dated September 25, 1990 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The prospective import is a feather duster using ostrich feathers with either a rubber, plastic or wooden handle.

The applicable subheading for the ostrich feather duster will be 9603.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for feather dusters. The rate of duty will be 2.8 percent ad valorem.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport