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The tariff classification of Nivea for Men After Shave Balm from England
Issued April 9, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9811.00.6000
Headings: 9811
Product description
The item is an alcohol free moisturizing skin care product. The sample size packet of the After Shave Balm is securely attached to a tri-fold promotional card. Based on your literature, the item will be used to solicit orders.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the After Shave Balm will be 9811.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for any sample (except samples covered by heading 9811.
Full text
NY G88535 April 9, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G88535 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:9811.00.6000 Mr. I M Pope Sea Route Ferry Limited Sea Route House Tower Industrial Estate Tower Lane Eastleigh, SO50, England RE: The tariff classification of Nivea for Men After Shave Balm from England Dear Mr. Pope: In your letter dated February 12, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the After Shave Balm sampler was submitted with your inquiry and is being retained by this office. The item is an alcohol free moisturizing skin care product. The sample size packet of the After Shave Balm is securely attached to a tri-fold promotional card. Based on your literature, the item will be used to solicit orders. The applicable subheading for the After Shave Balm will be 9811.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for any sample (except samples covered by heading 9811.00.20 or 9811.00.40), valued not over $1 each, or marked, torn, perforated or otherwise treated so that it is unsuitable for sale or for use otherwise than as a sample, to be used in the United States only for soliciting orders for products of foreign countries. The rate of duty will be free. Perfumery, cosmetic and toiletry products are subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301) 443-6553. 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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