The tariff classification of a scouring pad/sponge from Colombia
Issued March 21, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6805.30.5000
Headings: 6805
Product description
The submitted sample, which you identified as “Bon Bril Esponja Abrasivo Regular”, consists of a green nonwoven manmade fiber pad containing silica abrasive attached to a yellow polyurethane foam sponge. The measurements are approximately four inches by two inches.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the scouring pad/sponge will be 6805.30.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of other materials: other.
Full text
NY J82195 March 21, 2003 CLA-2-68:RR:NC:2:226 J82195 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6805.30.5000 Mr. Jose?Torres The Clorox Commercial Company PO Box 2133 San Juan, PR 00922-2133 RE: The tariff classification of a scouring pad/sponge from Colombia Dear Mr. Torres: In your letter dated March 4, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample of the item was submitted with your ruling request. The submitted sample, which you identified as “Bon Bril Esponja Abrasivo Regular”, consists of a green nonwoven manmade fiber pad containing silica abrasive attached to a yellow polyurethane foam sponge. The measurements are approximately four inches by two inches. The applicable subheading for the scouring pad/sponge will be 6805.30.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of other materials: other. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Jacob Bunin at 646-733-3027. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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