The tariff classification of pet hair removal brushes with squeegee edges from China

N183795 October 6, 2011 CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050 Ms. Janet Pendris Hampton Direct, Inc. P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of pet hair removal brushes with squeegee edges from China Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated August 29, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as Set/3 Rubber Pet Hair Removal Brushes, SKU# 75005. This item consists of three brushes; two identical large brushes and one small brush. The two large brushes each measure 10” long and the small brush measures 5½” long. All three brushes measure approximately 2” across at the widest point. The handle and frame of each of the two large brushes has an insert that is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic material over which is molded an external covering of thermoplastic elastomer (TPR). The handle and frame of the small brush has an insert made of iron over which is also molded an external covering of TPR. The bristles of all three brushes are made of TPR and all the brushes are of an orange-red color. They are designed to be used, wet or dry, to brush pets, clothing, furniture, bedspreads, drapes, upholstery, carpets, rugs, tabletops, vehicles, etc. Each brush has a flexible edge on one side that is designed to be used as a squeegee to remove water from windows, counters and tabletops. The bristles attract hair and lint and collect fine dust and particles. The bristles will not scuff or scratch surfaces. The small brush can fit into a purse or glove compartment. As you requested, the sample will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for SKU# 75005 will be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees): other: other…other. The rate of duty will be 2.8 percent 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 Gary Kalus at (646) 733-3055. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division