The tariff classification of a pressure washer brush from China.
Issued September 10, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9603.50.0000
Headings: 9603
Product description
Illustrative literature was provided. The merchandise concerned is a “6-inch diameter spinning soft pressure washer brush” used with pressure washer machines. The brush features: feathered PVC bristles, an 11-inch handle and a ¼-inch brass quick connect. The pressure washer brush has a maximum temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, is rated for use on machines up to 3000 PSI and 140 degrees, and will even rotate under garden hose pressure. The rotating, pressure washer brush is equipped with bristles on the outer circle of the attachment, which spin when water pressure flows through it. The spinning motion represents the back and forth scrubbing motion of the brush. This attachment is useful, when one does not want to apply too much pressure on a surface area, particularly if the high pressure stream of water can potentially strip or ruin the surface.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the 6-inch diameter spinning soft pressure washer brush will be 9603.50.0000, 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 brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles.
Full text
N256391 September 10, 2014 CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:N4:433 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.50.0000 Victor Popovics President Ultimate Washer, Inc. 711 Commerce Way E, Unit 1 Jupiter, FL 33458 RE: The tariff classification of a pressure washer brush from China. Dear Mr. Popovics: In your letter dated August 15, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Illustrative literature was provided. The merchandise concerned is a “6-inch diameter spinning soft pressure washer brush” used with pressure washer machines. The brush features: feathered PVC bristles, an 11-inch handle and a ¼-inch brass quick connect. The pressure washer brush has a maximum temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, is rated for use on machines up to 3000 PSI and 140 degrees, and will even rotate under garden hose pressure. The rotating, pressure washer brush is equipped with bristles on the outer circle of the attachment, which spin when water pressure flows through it. The spinning motion represents the back and forth scrubbing motion of the brush. This attachment is useful, when one does not want to apply too much pressure on a surface area, particularly if the high pressure stream of water can potentially strip or ruin the surface. The applicable subheading for the 6-inch diameter spinning soft pressure washer brush will be 9603.50.0000, 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 brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles.” 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 Neil H. Levy at E-mail address: [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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