The tariff classification of a retractable blush brush from Korea
Issued July 6, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9603.30.6000
Headings: 9603
Product description
The brush head is about one inch in diameter and one and a half inches long and is made of natural hair. The value is stated to be more than ten cents per brush.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the retractable blush brush will be 9603.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Artists’ brushes, writing brushes, and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics: Valued over 10 cents each.
Full text
PD E83796 July 6, 1999 CLA-2-96:TO:A15:MLL E83796 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9603.30.6000 Ms. Barbara Y. Wierbicki Tompkins & Davidson, LLP One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of a retractable blush brush from Korea Dear Ms. Wierbicki: In your letter dated June 24, 1999, on behalf of Avon Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a blush brush in a case which is a 4 inch plastic tube. The brush head is about one inch in diameter and one and a half inches long and is made of natural hair. The value is stated to be more than ten cents per brush. The applicable subheading for the retractable blush brush will be 9603.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Artists’ brushes, writing brushes, and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics: Valued over 10 cents each. 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. Sincerely, Michael A. Perron Acting Port Director Washington, D.C.
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