CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:106 838238
Mr. Jack Finger
Dynex International, Ltd.
25 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
RE: The tariff classification of facial skin cleansing steamers and
high frequency thermal skin beauty care units from Spain.
Dear Mr. Finger:
In your letter dated March 13, 1989 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The first item is a facial skin cleansing steamer. The steamer creates
steam from a mixture of water and skin lotion and passes the steam through an
electric arc which transforms the steam into water vapor which is ejected
from a nozzle. The vapor is applied to the skin for the purposes of
cleansing the pores. The unit is to be used only by licensed cosmetologists
or estheticians.
The second item is the Ultra mass 2000 which is a high frequency unit
which develops a violet ray and a neon ray for the invigoration and calming
of the skin. It is complete with attachments which allow the rays to be
applied in different ways to different skin areas. This unit is to be used
only by licensed cosmetologists or estheticians.
The applicable subheading for the facial cleansing steamer will be
8424.89.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other spraying or dispersing appliances. The rate of duty will
be 3,7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the high frequency ultraviolet/neon unit
will be 8543.80.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for other electric machines or apparatus having individual
functions, not specified or included elsewhere in chapter 85. The rate of
duty will be 3.9 percent 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