The tariff classification of Nicosoft Stop Smoking Kit from Canada
Issued June 27, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4901.99.0093, 3307.90.0000, 8524.51.3040, 4901.99.0092, 4911.99.8000, 4911.99.6000
Product description
The Nicosoft Stop Smoking Kit is a package containing a variety of materials intended to help an individual stop smoking. Included in the kit are two audio cassettes, two packages of lozenges, an inhaler, a spiral-bound, 6” x 9”, 79-page book, two sheets of pressure-sensitive stickers, an 8-page, 5½ “ x 6½” brochure, and a 4” x 9” envelope containing a “letter to a helping friend.” The inhaler is a 2½” tall glass bottle containing essential oils of eucalyptus, pine tree, fir tree, and essence of citrus. Its purpose is to help the ex-smoker overcome urges to have a cigarette. The information contained on the audio cassettes are intended to help the ex-smoker manage stress. The nicotine-free lozenges, composed of sucrose, maple syrup, sunflower seeds, and menthol, are to help the ex-smoker overcome nicotine addiction during the weaning period. The book and the brochure provide guidance to the smoker preparing to quit smoking and provide suggested menus to prevent weight gain. The stickers are to provide visual reminders and support for the person engaged in the program. The letter is intended to be sent to an individual chosen as a support person by the smoker. Each component of the kit will be classified separately.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the inhaler will be 3307.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties…other. The applicable subheading for the brochure will be 4901.99.0092, HTS, which provides for printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets…other…other…containing 5 or more pages each, but not more than 48 pages each (excluding covers). The applicable subheading for the spiral-bound book will be 4901.99.0093, HTS, which provides for printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter… other…other…containing 49 or more pages each (excluding covers). The applicable subheading for the stickers will be 4911.99.6000, HTS, which provides for other printed matter, including pictures and photographs…other…other… printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process. The applicable subheading for the letter and envelope will be 4911.99.8000, HTS, which provides for other printed matter…other…other…other. The applicable subheading for the cassette tapes will be 8524.51.3040, HTS, which provides for records, tapes and other recorded media for sound or other similarly recorded phenomena…other magnetic tapes…of a width not exceeding 4 mm…other… sound recordings on cassette tapes.
Full text
NY F88492 June 27, 2000 CLA-2-33:RR:NC:2:228 F88492 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3307.90.0000; 4901.99.0092; 4901.99.0093; 4911.99.6000; 4911.99.8000; 8524.51.3040 Mr. Mike Leahy A.N. Deringer, Inc. 173 W. Service Road Champlain, NY 12919 RE: The tariff classification of Nicosoft Stop Smoking Kit from Canada Dear Mr. Leahy: In your letter dated June 8, 2000, on behalf of TBG Pharmatrex, Ste. Foy, PQ, Canada, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample, submitted with your letter, was examined and disposed of. The Nicosoft Stop Smoking Kit is a package containing a variety of materials intended to help an individual stop smoking. Included in the kit are two audio cassettes, two packages of lozenges, an inhaler, a spiral-bound, 6” x 9”, 79-page book, two sheets of pressure-sensitive stickers, an 8-page, 5½ “ x 6½” brochure, and a 4” x 9” envelope containing a “letter to a helping friend.” The inhaler is a 2½” tall glass bottle containing essential oils of eucalyptus, pine tree, fir tree, and essence of citrus. Its purpose is to help the ex-smoker overcome urges to have a cigarette. The information contained on the audio cassettes are intended to help the ex-smoker manage stress. The nicotine-free lozenges, composed of sucrose, maple syrup, sunflower seeds, and menthol, are to help the ex-smoker overcome nicotine addiction during the weaning period. The book and the brochure provide guidance to the smoker preparing to quit smoking and provide suggested menus to prevent weight gain. The stickers are to provide visual reminders and support for the person engaged in the program. The letter is intended to be sent to an individual chosen as a support person by the smoker. Each component of the kit will be classified separately. The applicable subheading for the inhaler will be 3307.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties…other. The duty rate will be 5.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the brochure will be 4901.99.0092, HTS, which provides for printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets…other…other…containing 5 or more pages each, but not more than 48 pages each (excluding covers). The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the spiral-bound book will be 4901.99.0093, HTS, which provides for printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter… other…other…containing 49 or more pages each (excluding covers). The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the stickers will be 4911.99.6000, HTS, which provides for other printed matter, including pictures and photographs…other…other… printed on paper in whole or in part by a lithographic process. The rate of duty will be 0.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the letter and envelope will be 4911.99.8000, HTS, which provides for other printed matter…other…other…other. The rate of duty will be 2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the cassette tapes will be 8524.51.3040, HTS, which provides for records, tapes and other recorded media for sound or other similarly recorded phenomena…other magnetic tapes…of a width not exceeding 4 mm…other… sound recordings on cassette tapes. The rate of duty will be 4.8 cents per square meter of recording surface. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on the lozenges. Your request for a classification ruling should include a complete ingredients breakdown, by weight. When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request. 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 Stanley Hopard at 212-637-7065. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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