CLA-2-34:S:N:N1:240 875805
Mr. Sam Fritz
Import/Export
4604 Quail Run
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
RE: The tariff classification of "Optic Wipes" Lens Cleaning
Tissues from Germany
Dear Mr. Fritz:
In your letter dated June 29, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The "Optic Wipes" Lens Cleaning Tissues are marketed in
individual foil packages. The tissues are impregnated with
surface active agents, isopropyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone and
demineralized water. The tissues are used to clean eyeglasses
and optical lenses.
The applicable HTS subheading for "Optic Wipes" Lens
Cleaning Tissues will be 3401.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for soap and organic
surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars,
cakes, molded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and
nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap. The duty
rate will be 0.9 cents per kilo plus 2.9 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 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