N155477 N1 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box from China

Issued April 7, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3304.99.5000

Headings: 3304

GRI rules applied: GRI 3(c)

Product description

The item consists of a plastic compact containing an assortment of lip gloss, powdered eye shadow, stackable lipsticks, body glitter, and a dual ended lip and eye applicator. The Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box, blister packed on cardboard, is sold at retail for use by children over the age of 5. The Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box is a set for tariff classification purposes and will be classified in the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which merit equal consideration in accordance with GRI 3(c).

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box will be 3304.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure of pedicure preparations: Other: Other: Other.

Full text

N155477 April 7, 2011 CLA-2-33:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3304.99.5000 Mr. Troy Clarke CBT International, Inc. CHB 249 East Ocean Blvd., Suite 650 Long Beach, California 90802 RE: The tariff classification of Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box from China Dear Mr. Clarke: In your letter dated March 17, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Imperial Toy Corporation. A sample of Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box was submitted for review and will be returned. The item consists of a plastic compact containing an assortment of lip gloss, powdered eye shadow, stackable lipsticks, body glitter, and a dual ended lip and eye applicator. The Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box, blister packed on cardboard, is sold at retail for use by children over the age of 5. The Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box is a set for tariff classification purposes and will be classified in the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which merit equal consideration in accordance with GRI 3(c). The applicable subheading for the Cutie Boutique Beauty Babe Glam Box will be 3304.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure of pedicure preparations: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be free. Perfumery, cosmetic, and toiletry products are subject to the requirements of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA), which are administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Questions regarding FDA requirements may be addressed to the 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 Stephanie Joseph at (646) 733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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