J89191 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a cosmetic powder puff from Korea.

Issued October 15, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9616.20.0000

Headings: 9616

Product description

The submitted sample is a cosmetic powder puff made of a100% cotton terry cloth front and a polyester satin back over a plastic foam pad measuring 2 inches in diameter. The powder puff is a part of your LCG363 Sparkle Glitter Party Pail Giftset.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the cosmetic powder puff will be 9616.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations.

Full text

NY J89191 October 15, 2003 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 J89191 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9616.20.0000 Ms. Gillian Peirce Polardreams International Ltd. 1100 N. 4th Street Fairfield, IA 52556 RE: The tariff classification of a cosmetic powder puff from Korea. Dear Ms. Peirce: In your letter dated September 18, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a cosmetic powder puff made of a100% cotton terry cloth front and a polyester satin back over a plastic foam pad measuring 2 inches in diameter. The powder puff is a part of your LCG363 Sparkle Glitter Party Pail Giftset. The applicable subheading for the cosmetic powder puff will be 9616.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations.” The rate of duty will be 4.3% 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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