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The tariff classification of Sarbase from Grand Cayman, B.W.I.

Issued August 25, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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88 888663 (August 25, 1993)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3823.90.4500

Headings: 3823

Product description

The tariff classification of Sarbase from Grand Cayman, B.W.I.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the product described above will be 3823.90.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for chemical mixtures not elswhere indicated, containing petroleum derivatives.

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NY 888663 August 25, 1993 CLA-2-38:S:N:N7:235 888663 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3823.90.4500 Ms. Joan M. Stiefel Vice President, U.S. Division Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. P.O. Box 10855 Rockville, Maryland 20849-0855 RE: The tariff classification of Sarbase from Grand Cayman, B.W.I. Dear Ms. Stiefel: In your letter dated July 14, 19993 you requested a tariff classification ruling. According to your request, this product is composed of petrolatum, cetyl alcohol, some stearates and other compounds. It will be used as as a starting point in the manufacture of a hand lotion. The applicable subheading for the product described above will be 3823.90.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for chemical mixtures not elswhere indicated, containing petroleum derivatives. The rate of duty will be 7 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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