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Superseded by {H303126}.
The tariff classification of Soft Wipe Tissue from Malaysia.
Issued June 20, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3401.19.0000
Headings: 3401
Product description
The prospective import, Soft Wipe Tissue, is a disposable towelette impregnated with water, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20, cocamphocarboxyglcinate + sodium laureth sulfate, lantrol a.w.s., methyl paraben, edta, fragrance, methylchorosothiazolinone, benzalkonium chlorid, 2 bromo-2 nitro propane-1, 3 diol.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Soft Wipe Tissue will be 3401.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for soap organic surface-active products and preparations, in the forms of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent:.
Full text
NY 810044 June 20, 1995 CLA-2-34:S:N:N7:236 810044 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3401.19.0000 Ms. Paulette A Quinn Manager The Hipage Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1786 124-A West Bay Street Savannah, GA 31401 RE: The tariff classification of Soft Wipe Tissue from Malaysia. Dear Ms Quinn: In your letter dated May 5, 1994, on behalf of your client Donovan Industries, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The prospective import, Soft Wipe Tissue, is a disposable towelette impregnated with water, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20, cocamphocarboxyglcinate + sodium laureth sulfate, lantrol a.w.s., methyl paraben, edta, fragrance, methylchorosothiazolinone, benzalkonium chlorid, 2 bromo-2 nitro propane-1, 3 diol. The applicable subheading for the Soft Wipe Tissue will be 3401.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for soap organic surface-active products and preparations, in the forms of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent:... Other. The rate of duty will be 0.7 cents/kg. plus 2.3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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