NY a86600: The tariff classification of a Lip Gloss and Eye Make-up sampler from China and/or Taiwan

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                            NY A86600

                         August 29, 1996



CLA-2-98:RR:NC:FC:240 A86600 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:9811.00.6000

Mr. Warren E. Coe
Amway Corporation
7575 Fulton Street, East 
Ada, Michigan 49355-0001
 
RE:  The tariff classification of a Lip Gloss and Eye Make-up sampler from China and/or
     Taiwan

Dear Mr. Coe:

     In your letter dated August 9, 1996,  you requested a tariff classification ruling.

     A sample of the Lip Gloss and Eye Make-up sampler was submitted with your inquiry and 
is being retained by this office.  The booklet, measuring 2 inches by 2 inches, contains three
samples of lip gloss and two samples of eye make-up.  The lip gloss and eye make-up are placed
on heavy stock paper and covered with clear plastic to prevent smearing.  Based on your 
literature, this item will be used to solicit orders.
          
     The applicable subheading for the Lip Gloss and Eye Make-up sampler will be
9811.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for any
sample (except samples covered by heading 9811.00.20 or 9811.00.40), valued not over $1. each,
or marked, torn, perforated or otherwise treated so that it is unsuitable for sale or for use otherwise
than as a sample, to be used in the United States only for soliciting orders for products of foreign
countries.  The rate of duty will be free.

     This product may be 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 Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).









     A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the
entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768.

                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director,
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division