B88174 B8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of an article made of pumice from Taiwan

Issued August 18, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6804.30.0000

Headings: 6804

Product description

You indicated in your letter that natural pumice will be carved to represent various shapes. You also indicated that this merchandise will be used as a pedicure preparation.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the pumice article will be 6804.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like.

Full text

NY B88174 August 18, 1997 CLA-2-68:RR:NC:2:226 B88174 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6804.30.0000 Mr. Tobias Henderson Bath & Body Works 7 Limited Parkway East Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 RE: The tariff classification of an article made of pumice from Taiwan Dear Mr. Henderson: In your letter dated July 23, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a star-shaped article made of pumice. A representative sample was submitted and will be returned as you requested. You indicated in your letter that natural pumice will be carved to represent various shapes. You also indicated that this merchandise will be used as a pedicure preparation. The applicable subheading for the pumice article will be 6804.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like...of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials: hand sharpening or polishing stones. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Jacob Bunin at 212-466-5796. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division

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