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The tariff classification of an alcohol free hand cleaner from the United Kingdom
Issued August 23, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3401.30.1000
Headings: 3401
Product description
Your product is described by you as an alcohol free hand cleaner “sanitizer” containing the aromatic surfactant benzalkonium chloride. Your sample consists of a spray applicator containing .69 oz. of the hand cleaner packaged with two additional refills. The product is not fragranced and does not contain any disinfectants.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the alcohol free hand cleaner will be 3401.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap: Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent.
Full text
N117848 August 23, 2010 CLA-2-34:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3401.30.1000 Mr. Hugh Mally Design Go Inc. 2255 Glades Road, Ste. 324a Boca Raton, Fl 33431 RE: The tariff classification of an alcohol free hand cleaner from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Mally: In your letter dated August 4, 2011 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your product is described by you as an alcohol free hand cleaner “sanitizer” containing the aromatic surfactant benzalkonium chloride. Your sample consists of a spray applicator containing .69 oz. of the hand cleaner packaged with two additional refills. The product is not fragranced and does not contain any disinfectants. The applicable subheading for the alcohol free hand cleaner will be 3401.30.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap: Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic surface-active agent. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem. Perfumery, cosmetic, and toiletry products are subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which are administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Cosmetics and Colors, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740-3835, telephone number 301 436-1130. 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 Debra Wholey at (646) 733-3034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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