NY 865174 AUGUST 8 1991 CLA233SNN1240 865174 CATEGORY CLASSIFICATION

NY 865174

August 8, 1991

CLA-2-33:S:N:N1:240 865174

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3303.00.3000; 3401.11.5000; 3924.10.5000;

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

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