CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:N4:422
Ms. Janet Pendris
Hampton Direct, Inc.
P.O. Box 1199
Williston, VT 05495
RE: The tariff classification of grout cleaning brushes from China
Dear Ms. Pendris:
In your letter dated September 6, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample is identified as S/2 Grout Cleaning Brushes, SKU# 68610. This item consists of two brushes of identical size and construction. Each of the two brushes has a handle that is made of polypropylene (PP) plastic material and bristles that are made of polyethylene (PE) plastic material. One brush is of pink and white color and the other brush is of green and white color. Each brush features an easy grip handle and an aperture at the end of the handle to facilitate hanging when not in use. Each brush measures approximately 9¾” long.
These brushes are designed for the purpose of cleaning hard to clean areas such as the grout between tiles, shower door tracks and behind faucets. The item is designed to clean tiled countertops, tiled floors, tiled walls and tiled shower stalls As you requested, the sample will be returned to you.
The applicable subheading for SKU# 68610 will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…brushes…: other: other…other. The rate of duty will be 2.8 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Gary Kalus at (646) 733-3055.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division