N287317 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Dog Grooming Glove from China

Issued July 6, 2017 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9603.90.8050

Headings: 9603

Product description

Photos and a product description were submitted for review. The “Grooming Glove for Dogs” functions as a brush for grooming a dog’s coat. A mitt made of polyester fits over the hand, with the thumb free. The palm of the mitt is covered with a pad of thermoplastic rubber (TPR) formed with molded TPR bristles across its surface.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the dog grooming glove will be 9603.90.8050, 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

N287317 July 6, 2017 CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:4:234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050 Charles Elder Pet Supplies Plus 17197 N. Laurel Park Drive Livonia, MI 48152 RE: The tariff classification of a Dog Grooming Glove from China Dear Mr. Elder: In your letter, dated June 14, 2017, you requested a classification ruling. Photos and a product description were submitted for review. The “Grooming Glove for Dogs” functions as a brush for grooming a dog’s coat. A mitt made of polyester fits over the hand, with the thumb free. The palm of the mitt is covered with a pad of thermoplastic rubber (TPR) formed with molded TPR bristles across its surface. The applicable subheading for the dog grooming glove will be 9603.90.8050, 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Charlene Miller at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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