CLA-2-46:RR:TC:E15 C87864
David Bluestein
Drake-Bluestein, Inc.
8541 Thys Court
Sacramento, CA 95828
RE: The tariff classification of loofah body scrubbing pad from China.
Dear Mr. Bluestein:
In your letter dated May 12, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
A sample 5 inch natural loofah body scrubbing pad was submitted, which you
will repackage and sell to U.S. retailers. The item itself is the natural, dried
loofah sponge to be used as a personal care or bath product.
The applicable subheading for the 5 inch natural loofah body scrubbing pad
, will be 4602.10.80000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for articles of loofah. The rate of duty will be 2.3 percent ad
valorem from China.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported.
Sincerely,
William J. Luebkert
Port Director
Philadelphia Pa
REPLY TO: PORT DIRECTOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19106
REPLY TO: PORT DIRECTOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19106