The tariff classification of a Window Track Cleaning Brush from Taiwan.
Issued October 17, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9603.90.8050
Headings: 9603
Product description
Item number 63090 is a two-in-one window track cleaning brush designed to remove dirt and mildew buildup from window and sliding glass door tracks. The brush is made of polypropylene with curved handle and stiff bristles. It measures 7 ¾ inches long by 3 ½ inches wide by ½ inch high.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the window track cleaning brush will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees): Other: Other, other.
Full text
N018336 October 17, 2007 CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:SP:233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050 Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a Window Track Cleaning Brush from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated September 28, 2007 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Item number 63090 is a two-in-one window track cleaning brush designed to remove dirt and mildew buildup from window and sliding glass door tracks. The brush is made of polypropylene with curved handle and stiff bristles. It measures 7 ¾ inches long by 3 ½ inches wide by ½ inch high. The applicable subheading for the window track cleaning brush will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees): Other: Other, other.” The rate of duty will be 2.8% 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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