The tariff classification of chimney cleaning equipment fromGermany.

NY 889963 September 23, 1993 CLA-2-73:S:N:N3:115 889963 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.9090; 7616.90.0080; 7419.99.5050 Ms. Irene Copp ChimCraft Systems 1320 Cuthbertson Ave. Brockville, Ontario Canada, K6V 6Y1 RE: The tariff classification of chimney cleaning equipment from Germany. Dear Ms. Copp: In your letter dated September 3, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject items are described as follows: a) Product #1440, referred to as Kleiner Stosskopf, - is a small steel coupler used to hold flat chimney cleaning brushes. b) Product #1444, referred to as Grosser Stosskopf, - is a large steel coupler used to hold flat chimney cleaning brushes. c) Product #1448, referred to as Endhandkugel Alu, - is an aluminum end handle for use on a chimney cleaning rod. d) Product #1451, referred to as Bajonettverbinder, - is a "bayonet" style rod connector. e) Product #1454, referred to as Messing-Gewindeverbinder, is a brass "screw" style rod connector. f) Product #1465, referred to as Spiralfederteil, - is as spiral flexible part for attachment between rods. The applicable subheading for products #1440 and #1444 will be 7326.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other. The duty rate will be 5.7% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for product #1448 will be 7616.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of aluminum: other. The duty rate will be 5.7% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for product #1454 will be 7419.99.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of copper: other: other. The duty rate will be 5% ad valorem. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on products #1451 and #1465. Your request for a classification ruling should include the chemical composition for each item. 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