CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 C87459
Ms. Linda Moyer
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a boot scraper from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Moyer:
In your letter dated May 4, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted sample, Style #C125, is called "The Turtle Bootscraper". It
consists of brushes made of coco fibers twisted around metal wire which is
formed into the shape of a turtle. The turtle measures approximately 16" x 10"
x 5" and is designed to be used to clean shoes and boots. Your sample is being
returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the boot scraper will be 9603.90.8050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
brushes. The rate of duty will be 3.4% 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,
Robert B. Swierupski, Director
National Commodity Specialist Division