The tariff classification of a toilet brush from Taiwan.

N053187 March 3, 2009 CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:N2:233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a toilet brush from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated February 24, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being retained by this office. A sample has been submitted for a polypropylene toilet brush, item number 67020. The brush measures 8 3/8 inches long by 1 ½ inches wide by 3 ¾ inches high. The handle is angled to better reach under the rim of the bowl and has a built in hook for hanging when stored. The applicable subheading for the toilet brush will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Brooms, brushes…Other: Other, Other.” The rate of duty will be 2.8% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Neil H. Levy at (646) 733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division