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The tariff classification of a microencapsulated fragrance and moisturizer from England.
Issued February 9, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3809.91.0000
Headings: 3809
Product description
You state in your inquiry that the product provides an occlusive layer that lubricates the epidermis and aids in the prevention of excess water loss through the skin.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading will be 3809.91.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included: other.
Full text
NY G81257 February 9, 2001 CLA-2-38:RR:NC:2:239 G81257 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3809.91.0000 Ms. Beth Morris Serra International, Inc. One Exchange Place, Suite 401 Jersey City, NJ 07302 RE: The tariff classification of a microencapsulated fragrance and moisturizer from England. Dear Ms. Morris: In your letter dated August 24, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a microencapsulated fragrance and moisturizer in an aqueous solution which will be applied onto women’s hosiery. You state in your inquiry that the product provides an occlusive layer that lubricates the epidermis and aids in the prevention of excess water loss through the skin. The applicable subheading will be 3809.91.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included: other. The rate of duty will be 6 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 Andrew Stone at 212-637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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