The tariff classification of Disinfectant Wet Wipes from China

N030313 June 11, 2008 CLA-2-38:OT:RR:NC:N2:238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3808.94.5000 Mr. Kenneth M. Carmon Bay Brokerage, Inc. 44951 County Route 191 P.O. Box 293 Wellesley Island, NY 13640 RE: The tariff classification of Disinfectant Wet Wipes from China Dear Mr. Carmon: In your letter dated May 30, 2008, on behalf of RTS Plastics, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being retained by this office. The subject product, disinfectant wet wipes, consists of 100% spun lace rayon fabric impregnated with the following active ingredients: Hexadecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (CAS-112-02-07) Alkyl Ethyl Benzyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (CAS-7281-04-1) EDTA Nay (50%) (CAS-6381-92-6) Kathon CG (CAS-26172-55-4) Glucam L20 (CAS-37205-87-1) Propylene Glycol (CAS-57-55-6) Disinfectant wipes are used to clean and sanitize surfaces as well as equipment and household products. The sample submitted, PO # 008783 is packed in a sealed plastic “refill” type plastic bag. The applicable subheading for the disinfectant wet wipes will be 3808.94.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Insecticides, … , disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulfur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers): Disinfectants: Other." The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs. Information on the FIFRA can be obtained by calling the EPA at (202) 260-2090, or by visiting their website at www.epa.gov. 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 Harvey Kuperstein at 646-733-3033. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division