The tariff classification of a cosmetic cooler from China

NY R03166 February 1, 2006 CLA-2-84:RR:NC:1:120 R03166 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8418.61.0075 Ms. Keri Masternak Cornerstone Consolidated Services Group, Inc. 5568 West Chester Road West Chester, Ohio 45069 RE: The tariff classification of a cosmetic cooler from China Dear Ms. Masternak: In your letter dated January 25, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Cinmar, LP. The cosmetic cooler is a refrigerated unit that stores cosmetics. It is approximately 12 inches high, 10.25 inches deep and 7.5 inches wide weighing 4.7 pounds. It is designed to be placed on a counter top and is not recommended for food use. It is an absorption type, electrical refrigerator that holds 5 litres. It contains a semi-conductor, which keeps the temperature constant at 53.6 degree Fahrenheit. The applicable subheading for the cosmetic cooler will be 8418.61.0075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps, other than the air conditioning machines of heading 8415; parts thereof (con.): Other refrigerating or freezing equipment; heat pumps: Other: Other refrigerating or freezing equipment: Other. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Denise Faingar at 646-733-3010. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division