The tariff classification of a dust mop frame and handle from China.

N006173 February 12, 2007 CLA-2-76:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7616.99.5090 Mr. Larry Chance Jean D. Duncan Customs Brokers, Inc. P.O. Box 20696 Atlanta Airport Atlanta, Georgia 30320 RE: The tariff classification of a dust mop frame and handle from China. Dear Mr. Chance: In your letter dated January 24, 2007, on behalf of Unitex International, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples of the dust mop frame and handle were submitted with your ruling request. You also submitted a cleaning pad for the dust mop. You indicated in your letter that the cleaning pad will be sold separately, and you are not requesting a ruling for the cleaning pad. The merchandise for which you are requesting a ruling is identified as a dust mop frame and handle composed of aluminum, plastic and nylon. The mop frame measures approximately 18 inches in length and 3½ inches in width. The mop handle measures approximately 35 inches in height. The mop will be used for dusting and cleaning floors. The samples will be returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the dust mop frame and handle will be 7616.99.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of aluminum, other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Ann Taub at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division