CLA-2-96:S:N:N8:344 810297
Mr. Mark P. Neumann
NU SKIN International, Inc.
One Nu Skin Plaza
75 West Center
Provo, Utah 84601
RE: The tariff classification of a cosmetic brush from China.
Dear Mr. Neumann:
In your letter dated February 23, 1995, received in this
office April 28, 1995, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted sample is a pony hair cosmetic brush measuring
approximately 1 7/8" with a plastic handle.
The applicable subheading for the cosmetic brush if valued
not over 5 cents each will be 9603.30.2000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Artists'
brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application
of cosmetics. The rate of duty will be 4.6% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the cosmetic brush if valued
over 5 cents but not over 10 cents each will be 9603.30.4000,
HTS, which provides for Artists' brushes, writing brushes and
similar brushes for the application of cosmetics. The rate of
duty will be 0.2 cents each.
The applicable subheading for the cosmetic brush if valued
over 10 cents each will be 9603.30.6000, HTS, which provides for
Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the
application of cosmetics. The rate of duty will be 2.5% ad
valorem.
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