The tariff classification of Fria Disposable Moist Towelette' and 'Fria Disposable Hygienic Cotton Moist Towelette' from Italy
Issued December 11, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3401.19.0000, 3307.90.0000
Product description
You state that the Fria Disposable Moist Towelette' Item # 0010, packaged in individual retail foil packets, is composed a non woven paper impregnated with water, fragrance, denatured alcohol and benzalkonium chloride. The towelette refreshes the face and hands with a light perfume fragrance. "Fria Disposable Hygienic Cotton Moist Towelette" Item 0014, packaged in individual retail foil packets, is composed of 100 percent non woven cotton fibers impregnated with water, hamamelis virginiana, chlorhexinide digluconate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, fragrance and citric acid. The towelette is marketed as a cleanser for personal hygiene.
Full text
NY D85336 December 11, 1998 CLA-2-33:RR:NC:2:240 D85336 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3307.90.0000; 3401.19.0000 Mr. Joe Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc. 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of Fria Disposable Moist Towelette' and 'Fria Disposable Hygienic Cotton Moist Towelette' from Italy Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated November 25, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Liaison International Trade Services. Samples of the moist towelettes were submitted with your inquiry. You state that the Fria Disposable Moist Towelette' Item # 0010, packaged in individual retail foil packets, is composed a non woven paper impregnated with water, fragrance, denatured alcohol and benzalkonium chloride. The towelette refreshes the face and hands with a light perfume fragrance. "Fria Disposable Hygienic Cotton Moist Towelette" Item 0014, packaged in individual retail foil packets, is composed of 100 percent non woven cotton fibers impregnated with water, hamamelis virginiana, chlorhexinide digluconate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, fragrance and citric acid. The towelette is marketed as a cleanser for personal hygiene. The applicable subheading for Fria Disposable Moist Towelette' Item # 0010, will be 3307.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ...other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included. The rate of duty will be 5.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for "Fria Disposable Hygienic Cotton Moist Towelette" Item 0014, will be 3401.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ...paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent. The rate of duty will be 0.2 cent per kilo plus 0.6 percent ad valorem. Cosmetic and toiletry products may be subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301) 443-3380. 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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