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The tariff classification of plastic makeup blending sponges from China
Issued December 15, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3924.90.5650
Headings: 3924
Product description
The two submitted samples are identified as Makeup Blending Sponges, item B000235TJ and item B000237TJ. Each of the two samples is made of plastic foam material in an oblong shape. One sample is blue in color and tapered in the middle. The other sample is pink in color, has a flat oval shape on the bottom and is rounded on one side. Each sample measures approximately 2” in length. As you requested, the samples will be returned to you.
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N281531 December 15, 2016 CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3924.90.5650 Ms. Kathy Trotta Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 RE: The tariff classification of plastic makeup blending sponges from China Dear Ms. Trotta: In your letter dated November 10, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The two submitted samples are identified as Makeup Blending Sponges, item B000235TJ and item B000237TJ. Each of the two samples is made of plastic foam material in an oblong shape. One sample is blue in color and tapered in the middle. The other sample is pink in color, has a flat oval shape on the bottom and is rounded on one side. Each sample measures approximately 2” in length. As you requested, the samples will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for item B000235TJ and item B000237TJ will be 3924.90.5650, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for…toilet articles, of plastics: other: other…other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Gary Kalus at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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