CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:236 852027
Mr. Barry Silvers
Secretary-Treasurer
Aircargo Brokerage Co.,
2541 N.W. 72nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33122
RE: The tariff classification of the "Magic Curl 6", (Plastic
Hair Curlers and Heat Cells) from Japan.
Dear Mr. Silvers:
In your letter dated April 25, 1990, on behalf of your
client, Belson Imports, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The prospective import consists of plastic hair curlers and
heat cells. The heat cells are mixtures of iron powder and other
chemicals wrapped in a paper holder. The heat cells are placed
inside the curlers cylinder where they heat up for a few minutes.
After use, the cells are discarded. The curlers and heat cells
are packaged in a textile fitted pouch. The curlers, heat cells
and the pouch are marketed under the name "Magic Curl 6".
The applicable subheading for the plastic hair curlers and
heat cells in the pouch will be 9615.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
hair-pins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the
like, of rubber or plastics. The rate of duty will be 5.3
percent ad valorem.
The curlers and heat cells are subject to the regulations
and rulings of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Questions
regarding FDA requirements may be addressed to the Food and Drug
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
The telephone number is (301) 443-3370.
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