The tariff classification of faux application tools from China.
Issued September 20, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9603.40.4060
Headings: 9603
Product description
The items to be imported are as follows: Stippler Block Tool is faux application tool composed of a brush made of white China bristle and a hardwood handle. The brush measures 2.5” from the wood. The tool is used to apply a special paint to achieve a faux antique leather finish on a substrate. The finish is achieved by dabbing the brush on the substrate. Stippler Fitch Edge Tool is a faux application tool composed of a brush made of white China bristle and a hardwood dowel handle measuring 1.2” wide by 7” long. The tool is used to apply a special paint to achieve a faux leather finish on a substrate in hard to reach areas such as corners. The finish is achieved by dabbing the brush on the substrate.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Stipple Block Tool and the Stipple Fitch Edge Tool will be 9603.40.4060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Brooms, brushes… Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes… Other.
Full text
NY R02572 September 20, 2005 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 R02572 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.40.4060 Ms. Patti Donlin UPS-SCS 183 Spring Run Road Ext. Coraopolis, PA 15108 RE: The tariff classification of faux application tools from China. Dear Ms. Donlin: In your letter dated September 15, 2005, on behalf of ICI Paints, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items to be imported are as follows: Stippler Block Tool is faux application tool composed of a brush made of white China bristle and a hardwood handle. The brush measures 2.5” from the wood. The tool is used to apply a special paint to achieve a faux antique leather finish on a substrate. The finish is achieved by dabbing the brush on the substrate. Stippler Fitch Edge Tool is a faux application tool composed of a brush made of white China bristle and a hardwood dowel handle measuring 1.2” wide by 7” long. The tool is used to apply a special paint to achieve a faux leather finish on a substrate in hard to reach areas such as corners. The finish is achieved by dabbing the brush on the substrate. The applicable subheading for the Stipple Block Tool and the Stipple Fitch Edge Tool will be 9603.40.4060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Brooms, brushes… Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes… Other.” The rate of duty will be 4% ad valorem. 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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