N257444 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of the MiniBini trash odor eliminator from China

Issued October 3, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3307.49.0000

Headings: 3307

Product description

The item consists of a disc-shaped clear plastic package filled with a fragranced liquid. A metal foil protective cover is attached to the back of the plastic package. The protective cover is removed from the back, and the disc is then inserted into a molded plastic frame. The frame has a sticky pad on the back that is designed to affix the MiniBini to the inside of a clean and dry trash can. The fragrance filled disc is intended to eliminate garbage odors in the can and be replaced with a fresh disc after 30 days.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the MiniBini odor eliminator (air freshener) will be 3307.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties: Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites: Other.

Full text

N257444 October 3, 2014 CLA-2-33-:OT:RR:NC:N4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3307.49.0000 Ms. Irene Chan CHL Customs House Broker 9133 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 120 Inglewood, CA 90301 RE: The tariff classification of the MiniBini trash odor eliminator from China Dear Ms. Chan: In your letter, dated September 10, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Think Products Lab.  A sample of the MiniBini trash odor eliminator (air freshener) was submitted with your inquiry and is being retained by this office. The item consists of a disc-shaped clear plastic package filled with a fragranced liquid. A metal foil protective cover is attached to the back of the plastic package. The protective cover is removed from the back, and the disc is then inserted into a molded plastic frame. The frame has a sticky pad on the back that is designed to affix the MiniBini to the inside of a clean and dry trash can. The fragrance filled disc is intended to eliminate garbage odors in the can and be replaced with a fresh disc after 30 days. The applicable subheading for the MiniBini odor eliminator (air freshener) will be 3307.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or having disinfectant properties: Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites: Other. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. Your item may be subject to the laws and regulations of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Import compliance information may be obtained by contacting the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, Telephone: 301-504-7923. 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 Barbara Kiefer at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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