The tariff classification of a barbecue basting brush from Taiwan.
Issued January 7, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9603.90.8050
Headings: 9603
Product description
The article to be imported is item #W-50-A-1802, a barbecue basting brush. The brush, which measures 12 inches in overall length and 1 1/2 in width, has a wooden handle with natural bristles.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the barbecue basting brush will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Brooms, brushes: other: other: other.
Full text
NY C83004 January 7, 1998 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 C83004 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050 Ms. Rosy Curbelo Almacenes Pitusa Call Box 839 Hato Rey Station San Juan, PR 00919-0839 RE: The tariff classification of a barbecue basting brush from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Curbelo: In your letter dated December 19, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The article to be imported is item #W-50-A-1802, a barbecue basting brush. The brush, which measures 12 inches in overall length and 1 1/2 in width, has a wooden handle with natural bristles. The applicable subheading for the barbecue basting brush will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Brooms, brushes: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 3.4% ad valorem. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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