CLA-2-39:S:N:N6:221 807937
Ms. Roxane Peiffer
Norman G. Jensen, Inc.
3050 Metro Drive, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425
RE: The tariff classification of soap and bubble bath plastic
bottles from China.
Dear Ms. Peiffer:
In your letter dated March 6, 1995, on behalf of Minnetonka
Brands, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The soap and bubble bath plastic bottles will be imported
empty and filled after importation. The bottles are in the shapes
of various "Muppet" and "Snoopy" characters. The Muppet characters
include Oscar and Zoe, and the Snoopy characters include Beagle
Scout, Joe Cool and Flying Ace. Some shipments will contain only
the heads, bodies or plastic caps imported separately. The
characters represent creatures or animals. This ruling does not
apply to any other characters, particularly those representing
human figures.
The applicable subheading for the soap and bubble bath plastic
bottles, when imported complete or as individual bodies separate
from the heads, will be 3923.30.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for the
conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics....carboys, bottles,
flasks and similar articles, other. The rate of duty will be 3
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the caps, when imported
separately, will be 3923.50.0000, HTS, which provides for stoppers,
lids, caps and other closures, of plastics. The rate of duty will
be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
The classification of the heads when imported separate from
the bottle has been forwarded to Customs Headquarters. You will
received a response directly from the Headquarters office.
Importations of these products might be subject to the
provisions of Section 133 of the Customs Regulations if they copy
or simulate a trademark, tradename or copyright registered with the
United States Customs Service.
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