CLA-2-33:S:N:N7:240 806972
Ms. Esta Knipper
Abe M. Kipper, Inc.
80 Sheridan Boulevard
Inwood, New York 11696-1800
RE: The tariff classification of "John Sterling" Eau de Toilette
from Italy
Dear Ms. Knipper:
In your letter dated February 10, 1995 you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Cosmotop.
A sample of "John Sterling" Eau de Toilette was submitted
with your inquiry and is being returned as requested. The item
consists of a 1.7 ounce spray bottle of eau de toilette in a
fitted imitation leather pouch. The pouch has a foldover flap
with a single snap closure.
The applicable subheading for the "John Sterling" Eau de
Toilette will be 3303.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for perfumes and toilet
waters: containing alcohol. The rate of duty will be 4 percent
ad valorem.
This product may be subject to the regulations of the Food
and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers
Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (202) 443-3380.
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