The tariff classification of an umbrella and an umbrella base from Taiwan.

NY C82792 January 7, 1998 CLA-2-66:RR:NC:3:353 C82792 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6601.10.0000; 6603.90.8000 Ms. Rosy Curbelo Almacenes Pitusa Box 839 Hato Rey Station San Juan, P.R. 00919-0839 RE: The tariff classification of an umbrella and an umbrella base from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Curbelo: In your letter dated November 26,1997, received in this office December 15, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The photo copies received with your request are that of a 8' remin wood market umbrella and a cast iron umbrella base. Also attached was a photo copy of a grill brush. The request for classification of the grill brush was answered by National Import Specialist 233, Mr. Larry Mushinske. The applicable subheading for the market umbrella will be 6601.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Umbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas): Garden and similar umbrellas. The rate of duty will be 6.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the umbrella base will be 6603.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 6601 or 6602: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 5.7% 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 Martin Weiss at 212-466-5881. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division