The tariff classification of machine brush parts from Mexico.

NY 881212 December 22, 1992 CLA-2-96:S:N:N7:236 881212 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.50.0000 Mr. John Paul Vyborny Director of Customs Collection of Arizona,Inc. Maquila Access Service 225 N. Freeport Drive Nogales, AZ 85621 RE: The tariff classification of machine brush parts from Mexico. Dear Mr: Vyborny In your letter received on December 8, 1992, on behalf of your client, Osborn Manufacturing, you requested a tariff classification ruling on the following brushes: Items Product Number H5767 Product Number H6207 Product Number H6242 The prospective import, (machine brush parts) are used to improve the surface finish of honed surfaces on inside diameters of machined parts. It would generally be attached to a power tool such as a honing machine during operation. It is manufactured using a machined, cast or molded holder with strands of nylon filament impregnated with various grit materials bonded to form a dense brush. The applicable subheading for the brushes ( H5767, H6207, H6242) will be 9603.50.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicle. The duty rate will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 9603.50.0000, HTS, which are products of Mexico are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport