The tariff classification of natural bristle pastry/kitchen brushes from China.

NY K85916 May 14, 2004 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 K85916 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050 Mr. Lin Chi Liu Tar Hong Kitchenware 5717 E. Ferguson Drive Commerce, CA 90022 RE: The tariff classification of natural bristle pastry/kitchen brushes from China. Dear Mr. Liu: In your letter dated May 3, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples are pastry/kitchen brushes, items WDPB002, WDPB005, and WDPB006 that measure 1½” x 8½, 4” x 9½” and 1” x 12” respectively. The brushes have wooden handles with natural bristles and are for use in the kitchen, e.g. to brush oil on a turkey, cookies, cakes or for applying barbecue sauce. The applicable subheading for the natural bristle pastry/kitchen brushes will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Brooms, brushes…Other.” The rate of duty will be 2.8% 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division