CLA-2-33:S:N:N1:240 865174
4202.92.4500
Mr. Michael Veny
Abe M. Knipper, Inc.
80 Sheridan Blvd
Inwood, N.Y. 11696
RE: The tariff classification of "Versace Black Magic" Eau de
Parfum Vaporisateur, "Very Versace" Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur
Set and "Versace Elegance" Versace L'Homme Eau de Toilette
Natural Spray Set from Italy
Dear Mr. Veny:
In your letter dated July 8, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of your client Vepro USA Ltd.
Samples of "Versace Black Magic" Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur,
"Very Versace" Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur Set and "Versace
Elegance" Versace L'Homme Eau de Toilette Natural Spray Set were
submitted with your inquiry, and are being returned as requested.
The "Versace Black Magic" Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur consists of
a 1.7 ounce spray bottle of eau de parfum, item number 196500, in
a paperboard box inside a polyester fitted drawstring bag. The
"Very Versace" Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur Set consists of one red
vinyl toilet bag, item number 19028, a 1.7 ounce spray bottle of
eau de parfum, item number 196500, a bar of soap, and a plastic
soap dish with a metal insert. The "Versace Elegance" Versace
L'Homme Eau de Toilette Natural Spray Set consists of a black
vinyl toilet bag, item 18028, a 3.2 ounce spray bottle of eau de
toilette, item number 14600V, a bar of soap and a black plastic
holder.
"Very Versace" Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur Set and "Versace
Elegance" Versace L'Homme Eau de Toilette Natural Spray Set are
not considered sets as per GRI 3, therefore, each item will be
classified separately.
The applicable HTS subheading for the" Versace Black Magic"
Eau de Parfum and fitted bag will be 3303.00.3000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
perfumes and toilet waters. The duty rate will be 5 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable HTS subheading for "Versace" Eau de
Parfum Vaporisateur and "Versace L'Homme" Eau de Toilette Natural
Spray will be 3303.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for perfume and toilet
waters. The duty rate will be 5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable HTS subheading for soap will be
3401.11.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for soap. The duty rate will be 1.1 cents
per kilo plus 3.6 percent ad valorem.
The applicable HTS subheading for the vinyl bags will be
4202.92.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with
outer surface of plastic sheeting, other. The duty rate will be
20 percent ad valorem.
The applicable HTS subheading for the soap dish and soap
holder will be 3924.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware,
other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics: other.
The duty rate will be 3.4 percent ad valorem.
Cosmetics, soap and toilet preparations are subject to the
regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact
them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone
number (202) 443-3380.
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