C88629 C8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a soap and lotion dispenser from the Netherlands.

Issued June 5, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8424.89.7090

Headings: 8424

Product description

You submitted a sample with your request. The article in question is a wall-mounted, hand-operated soap and lotion dispenser, identified as the Multi Dispenser. The unit consists of a plastic housing containing a plastic soap reservoir and a simple, piston-type, hand-activated dispensing pump. By pressing in on the plunger, soap or lotion is moved from the reservoir through the pump, and ejected out through a plastic nozzle.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the soap and lotion dispenser will be 8424.89.7090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids.

Full text

NY C88629 June 5, 1998 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:MM:106 C88629 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8424.89.7090 Mr. Mitchell W. Cashion Bax Global 4302 Yorkmont Road Charlotte, NC 28208 RE: The tariff classification of a soap and lotion dispenser from the Netherlands. Dear Mr. Cashion: In your letter dated May 5, 1998, on behalf of InnoEssentials, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample with your request. The article in question is a wall-mounted, hand-operated soap and lotion dispenser, identified as the Multi Dispenser. The unit consists of a plastic housing containing a plastic soap reservoir and a simple, piston-type, hand-activated dispensing pump. By pressing in on the plunger, soap or lotion is moved from the reservoir through the pump, and ejected out through a plastic nozzle. The applicable subheading for the soap and lotion dispenser will be 8424.89.7090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids. The rate of duty will be 2.2 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 Patrick J. Wholey at 212-466-5668. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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