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The tariff classification of artist paint brushes from Ireland.
Issued October 30, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9603.30.6000
Headings: 9603
Product description
The merchandise consists of artist paint brushes in various sizes, valued over 10 cents each. You have submitted a brochure illustrating the various series of brushes.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the artist paint brushes in Series 1 will be 9603.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artists’ brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics: valued over 10 cents each.
Full text
NY G83572 October 30, 2000 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 G83572 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.30.6000 Mr. Harry Kalish Kalish Photo 43 Parkside Drive East Hanover, NJ 07936 RE: The tariff classification of artist paint brushes from Ireland. Dear Mr. Kalish: In your letter dated October 19, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of artist paint brushes in various sizes, valued over 10 cents each. You have submitted a brochure illustrating the various series of brushes. The applicable subheading for the artist paint brushes in Series 1 will be 9603.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artists’ brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics: valued over 10 cents each. The rate of duty will be free. Regarding the balance of the paint brushes in your brochure, please contact National Import Specialist Lawrence Mushinske at 212-637-7061 to discuss their classification. 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. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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