The tariff classification of a 56-pc.(Blair Product# 571601)paint brush set from Taiwan.

NY 876885 August 11, 1992 CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:236 876885 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.40.4030 Ms. Jacqueline A. Bonace Administrative Assistant International Trade Division BLAIR Corp. 220 Hickory Street Warren, Pennsylvania 16366-0001 RE: The tariff classification of a 56-pc.(Blair Product# 571601) paint brush set from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Bonace: In your letter dated July 29,1992 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The prospective import will consist of a 56-pc. paint brush set. The paint brush handles and bristles are synthetic. The paint brush set consists of the following: 4 = 3" brushes 10 = 2" brushes 18 = 1" brushes 24 = 1/2" brushes The applicable subheading for the 56-pc. paint bushes set will be 9603.40.4030 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other brushes. The duty rate will be 4 percent ad valorem. Each item should be marked as clearly, legibly and indelibly as possible with the proper country of origin. 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