CLA-2-33:RR:NC:2:240 H80229
Ms. Lynda L. Stickney
Pier 1 imports
301 Commerce Street, Suite 600
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
RE: The tariff classification of Twilight Glitter Body Gel from United Kingdom
Dear Ms. Stickney:
In your letter dated April 23, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
A sample of the Twilight Glitter Body Gel, SKU # 1896663, was submitted with your inquiry and is being returned as requested. The glitter gel, packed for retail sale, is a skin care preparation.
The applicable subheading for the body glitter gel will be 3304.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be free.
Perfumery, cosmetic and toiletry products are subject to the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which is administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 212-637-7066.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division