The tariff classification of a mop from China.
Issued March 20, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9603.90.8050
Headings: 9603
Product description
The merchandise to be imported is a mop consisting of a metal pole, a plastic base and 4 micro fiber (polyester) mop cloths. You indicate that the items will be imported, packaged and sold together.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the mop will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Brooms, brushes… mops and feather dusters… Other.
Full text
NY R03447 March 20, 2006 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 R03447 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050 Mr. Derek Sakaguchi Micom CHB Inc. 460 S. Hindry Ave., Unit C Inglewood, CA 9031 RE: The tariff classification of a mop from China. Dear Mr. Sakaguchi: In your letter dated March 13, 2006, on behalf of Aquastar Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise to be imported is a mop consisting of a metal pole, a plastic base and 4 micro fiber (polyester) mop cloths. You indicate that the items will be imported, packaged and sold together. The applicable subheading for the mop will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Brooms, brushes… mops and feather dusters… 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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