The tariff classification of charcoal-filled air purifying bags from China

N275532 May 31, 2016 CLA-2-33:OT:RR:NC:N4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3307.49.0000 Mr. Jeffery Smith Universal Logistics Solutions International 14701 Harrison Road Romulus Road, MI 48174 RE: The tariff classification of charcoal-filled air purifying bags from China Dear Mr. Smith: In your letter dated April 27, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Discount Tobacco DBA Beamer Hookah. The ruling was requested on two styles of charcoal-filled air purifying bags. Two representative samples were submitted for our review. The samples will be retained for future reference. The submitted samples measure approximately 5 inches in width by 6 ½ inches in length and 6 ½ inches in length by 2 ¼ inches in width and each consists of bamboo charcoal that has been sealed in a stitched linen textile covering. Each purifying bag is sold in individual retail packaging. The charcoal bags are used to eliminate and absorb odors in rooms and in cars. The applicable subheading for the charcoal-filled air purifying bags will be 3307.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites: Other. The rate of duty will be 6 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. Perfumery, cosmetic and toiletry products are subject to the requirements of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, which are administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Questions regarding the 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 or by visiting their website at www.fda.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 Barbara Kiefer at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division