CLA-2-33:S:N:N1:240 875741
Ms. Margarete E. Bronhard
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C
67 Broad Street
New York, N.Y. 10004
RE: The tariff classification of "Looks Good" Cosmetics Item #
2630 from Taiwan
Dear Ms. Bronhard:
In your letter dated June 24, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of your client The Mel Appel
Group, Inc.
A sample of "Looks Good" Cosmetics Item # 2630 was submitted
with your inquiry and is being returned as requested. The
compact consists of two powdered eyeshadows, two powdered
blushes, two lipsticks, one blush brush and one foam applicator.
The compact is designed for use by young girls ages eight and up.
The applicable HTS subheading for "Looks Good" Cosmetics
will be 3304.91.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for beauty or make-up preparations:
other: powders, whether or not compressed: rouges. The duty rate
will be 4.9 percent ad valorem.
Cosmetics are subject to the regulations and requirements of
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Questions regarding FDA
requirements may be addressed to the Food and Drug
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville Lane, Rockville,
Maryland 20857. The telephone number is (301) 443-3370.
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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport