The tariff classification of pre-moistened towelettes from China

N061895 June 19, 2009 CLA-2-48:OT:RR:NC:2:234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4818.20.0040 Mr. Michael Skidmore 103 Greenleaf Street Quincy, MA 02169 RE: The tariff classification of pre-moistened towelettes from China Dear Mr. Skidmore: In your letter dated April 7, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling. On April 21, 2009, your request was rejected for a sample and additional information. On May 17, 2009, you returned a response and submitted a sample as requested by this office. You submitted two sample packets of the “No-Glare Lens Cleaner Premium Pre-Moistened Towelette” for our examination. As requested, an 8 ounce liquid sample solution for the pre-moistened towelettes was also submitted for our examination. The samples will be retained for reference. The two sample packets of the “No-Glare Lens Cleaner Premium Pre-Moistened Towelette” are individually wrapped. You state in your letter that the “lens wipe pre-moistened towelettes” will be imported in a canister package and in individually boxed units. The disposable towelettes which are composed of tissue paper are pre-moistened with a mixture of water, isopropyl alcohol, and a small amount of Glycol Ether EB and a trace of lemon scent. You indicate in your letter that the purpose of the pre-moistened towelette is used to clean prescription eyeglass lenses, sports goggles, sunglasses, scopes, CD’s and DVD’s. GRI 3(c), HTSUS, states that, when goods cannot be classified in accordance with GRI 3 (a) or GRI 3 (b), that they shall be classified under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration. The applicable subheading for the pre-moistened towelettes will be 4818.20.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, table napkins, diapers, tampons, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels: Other. The rate of duty will be Free. 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 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 Patricia Wilson at (646) 733-3037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division