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The tariff classification of incense from India
Issued May 22, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardC8 C87743 (May 22, 1998)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3307.41.0000
Headings: 3307
Product description
The incense will be burned during religious ceremonies.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the incense sticks will be 3307.41.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites: "Agarbatti" and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning.
Full text
NY C87743 May 22, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C87743 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3307.41.0000 Mr. Joseph L. Collins RD1 Box 307 Moundsville, WV 26041 RE: The tariff classification of incense from India Dear Mr. Collins: In your letter dated April 29, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples of the incense sticks were submitted with your inquiry. The incense will be burned during religious ceremonies. The applicable subheading for the incense sticks will be 3307.41.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites: "Agarbatti" and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning. The rate of duty will be 2.4 percent 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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