The tariff classification of a ceiling fan duster from Taiwan.

N033724 July 28, 2008 CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:SP:233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.4000 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a ceiling fan duster from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated July 15, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample that was submitted will be retained by this office. A sample has been submitted for a ceiling fan duster, style number 23930. The duster consists of a 12 inch wide polypropylene brush which attaches to an ABS plastic handle and three aluminum extensions. The extensions can increase the length of the handle from 27 inches to 37 inches and to 47 inches to assist in reaching ceiling-mounted fans. The applicable subheading for the duster will be 9603.90.4000, 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: Feather dusters.” The rate of duty will be free. 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