CLA-2-42:K:TC:B6:G21 C86634
Mr. Peter D. Alberdi
Customhouse Broker
A.J. Arango, Inc.
1516 East 8th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
RE: The tariff classification of a PVC lipstick holder from Hong
Kong.
Dear Mr. Alberdi:
In your letter dated April 7, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of your importer, Susan Faris
Designs, Inc., 2887 22nd Avenue, N. STE E, St. Petersburg, FL
33713.
The submitted sample, no style number indicated, is a black
PVC lipstick holder. This lipstick holder features a mirror and
closes with a snap.
The applicable subheading for the PVC lipstick holder will
be 4202.32.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for articles of a kind
normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer
surface of sheeting of plastic, other. The rate of duty will be
20% ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations.
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,
John J. Martuge
Area Director
JFK Airport