N279511 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Refrigerator Odor Absorber from Italy

Issued September 30, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3307.49.0000

Headings: 3307

Product description

The product is a refrigerator odor absorber consisting of a concentrated natural gel with lemon extract. The gel is in a plastic egg-shaped container which has holes at the top. The product, called Mister Magic, is designed to be placed in a refrigerator to absorb odors. The gel shrinks as the odors are eliminated. The product’s packaging states that it will provide up to 90 days of freshness.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Mister Magic refrigerator odor absorber will be 3307.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; 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

N279511 September 30, 2016 CLA-2-33:OT:RR:NC:N4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3307.49.0000 Mr. Paul Vroman L.C.B., C.C.S. Radix Group International dba DHL Global Forwarding 2660 20th Street Port Huron, MI 48060 RE: The tariff classification of a Refrigerator Odor Absorber from Italy Dear Mr. Vroman: In your letter dated July 22, 2016 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Delta Carbona LP. The product is a refrigerator odor absorber consisting of a concentrated natural gel with lemon extract. The gel is in a plastic egg-shaped container which has holes at the top. The product, called Mister Magic, is designed to be placed in a refrigerator to absorb odors. The gel shrinks as the odors are eliminated. The product’s packaging states that it will provide up to 90 days of freshness. The applicable subheading for the Mister Magic refrigerator odor absorber will be 3307.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included; 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. 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. 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, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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