CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 B84683
Mr. William Tingle
44 Rennie Road
Hanover, NH 03755
RE: The tariff classification of a shoe cleaner from Finland.
Dear Mr. Tingle:
In your letter dated April 23, 1977, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted photograph depicts a doorstep shoe cleaning
apparatus. It consists of a base made of a steel frame and steel
rods, measuring 31.5" x 11.75". Extending from the base are
metal supports to which three brushes are attached, two on the
sides and one on the bottom, all with the bristles facing inwards.
The brushes have plastic bristles with wood bases. The total
length of the shoe cleaner including the brushes is 42" and the
height at the top of the brushes is 10.5". To use the shoe
cleaner, one wears a shoe on his foot and rubs the shoe between the
brushes, while standing on the metal base with the other foot which
holds the shoe cleaner in place.
The applicable subheading for the shoe cleaner will be
9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other brushes. The rate of duty will be
3.9% 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 212-466-5739.
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division