The tariff classification of a brass showerhead from Taiwan

NY G85952 January 17, 2001 CLA-2-74:RR:NC:N1:113 G85952 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7419.99.5010 Mr. Dominic Teh Sun Bay International 5250 W. Century Blvd., Suite 608 Los Angeles, CA 90045 RE: The tariff classification of a brass showerhead from Taiwan Dear Mr. Teh: In your letter dated December 26, 2000, on behalf of Touch of Brass, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you provided is a chrome-plated, brass showerhead. The showerhead is designed to change the pattern of the water flow, but cannot turn the flow on or off. The applicable subheading for the showerhead will be 7419.99.5010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of copper, other, other, other, other, brass plumbing goods not elsewhere specified or included. The rate of duty will be free. 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division