The tariff classification of “Body Star” Bath and Body Care Set from China
Issued August 10, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.5500, 3401.11.5000, 3307.30.5000, 3304.99.5000, 6307.90.9989
Product description
The sample will be returned as requested. The “Body Star” Bath and Body Care Set, reference 00-4473-5(2) I, consists of a star-shaped, textile mesh fabric covered wire container and cover. The star-shaped container measures approximately 7 inches in length, 8 inches in width and 2-¼ inches deep. The container holds several bath care products: two star shaped toilet soaps, a bottle of bath gel, a bottle of body lotion, a jar of body glitter, and a star shaped sponge with a textile chord. The “Body Star” Bath and Body Care Set is not considered a set for tariff purposes. Each item will be separately classified.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the body lotion and body glitter will be 3304.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments)…Other: Other. The applicable subheading for the bath gel will be 3307.30.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations: Other. The applicable subheading for the toilet soap will be 3401.11.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Soap. The applicable subheading for the sponge will be 3924.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics: Other. The applicable subheading for the container will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other made-up articles.
Full text
NY G80304 August 10, 2000 CLA-2-33:RR:NC:2:240 G80304 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3304.99.5000; 3307.30.5000; 3401.11.5000; 3924.90.5500; 6307.90.9989 Ms. Stacy Weinberg Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman 245 Park Avenue New York, NY 10167-3397 RE: The tariff classification of “Body Star” Bath and Body Care Set from China Dear Ms. Weinberg: In your letter dated July 26, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Markwins International. A sample of the “Body Star” Bath and Body Care Set was submitted with your inquiry. The sample will be returned as requested. The “Body Star” Bath and Body Care Set, reference 00-4473-5(2) I, consists of a star-shaped, textile mesh fabric covered wire container and cover. The star-shaped container measures approximately 7 inches in length, 8 inches in width and 2-¼ inches deep. The container holds several bath care products: two star shaped toilet soaps, a bottle of bath gel, a bottle of body lotion, a jar of body glitter, and a star shaped sponge with a textile chord. The “Body Star” Bath and Body Care Set is not considered a set for tariff purposes. Each item will be separately classified. The applicable subheading for the body lotion and body glitter will be 3304.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments)…Other: Other. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the bath gel will be 3307.30.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations: Other. The rate of duty will be 4.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the toilet soap will be 3401.11.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Soap...For toilet use…Other. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the sponge will be 3924.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the container will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other made-up articles. The rate of duty will be 7 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 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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