The tariff classification of chimney cleaning equipment fromGermany.

NY 891496 October 27, 1993 CLA-2-73:S:N:N3:115 891496 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.9090 Ms. Irene Copp ChimCraft Systems 1320 Cuthbertson Ave. Brockville, Ontario K6V 6YI RE: The tariff classification of chimney cleaning equipment from Germany. Dear Ms. Copp: In your letter dated October 5, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject items are described as follows: a) Product #1531, referred to as a Schultereisen kurz Rille, - is an iron scraper with short grooves carried over the shoulder of a chimney sweep It is made of steel and used to scrape a chimney. b) Product #1455, referred to as a Rollenoffner, - is a steel rolling chisel style tool attachment for use on a chimney rod to unplug a chimney. c) Product #1457, referred to as a Stahlmeissel, - is a steel chisel tool attachment for use on a chimney rod to unplug a chimney. d) Product #1459, referred to as a Harpune, - is an attachment made of a steel harpoon with barbed hooks for use on a chimney rod to unplug a chimney. e) Product #1450, referred to as an Endhaken, - is a chrome plated steel end hook attachment for use on a chimney rod to unplug a chimney. The applicable subheading for all of the above items will be 7326.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other. The duty rate will be 5.7% 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