The tariff classification of the Kitty Brush Set/SachetHolder item #8207-from South Korea.
Active· CBP ruling HQ 864712· Issued 1991-07-22
Ruling text
NY 864712
Jul 22 1991
CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:236 864712
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 9603.30.2000; 9603.30.4000; 9603.30.6000;
9616.20.0000;6913.90.5000
Mr. Edward J. Murray
Director of Importing
Allied of Chicago, Inc.
190 Carpenter Avenue
Wheeling, IL 60090
RE: The tariff classification of the Kitty Brush Set/Sachet
Holder item #8207-from South Korea.
Dear Mr. Murray:
In your letter dated June 25, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The prospective import consists of two ceramic cat
figurines. One figure contains a hollowed out section holding 4
cosmetic brushes and a sponge applicator. The other contains a
small plastic sachet pellet. Both figurines are packaged
together is a plastic and cardboard box.
Description Classification HTS Rate of Duty
1. Eyeliner brush artist's brushes, writing 9603.30.2000 5.1%
brushes and similar brushes ad valorem
2. Lipliner for the application of
cosmetics: valued not over
5 cents each
3. Shading brush artist's brushes, writing 9603.30.4000 0.3 cents
brushes and similar brushes each
for the application of
cosmetics: valued over 5
each but not over 10 cents
each.
4. Blusher brush artist's brushes, writing 9603.30.6000 3.1%
brushes and similar brushes ad valorem
for the application of
cosmetics: valued over 10
cents each.
5. Sponge Applicator powder puffs and pads 9616.20.0000 8.5%
for the application of ad valorem cosmetics or toilet
preparations
6. A small ceramic Other statuettes and other 6913.90.5000 7.0%
and a large ornamented ad valorem
ceramic articles: ceramic
container Other
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport
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