NY a86005: The tariff classification of Esoterica Facial, Esoterica Sunscreen, Esoterica Sensitive Skin and Esoterica Regular from Canada Dear Ms. Lautenschleger:

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                            NY A86005

                          August 9, 1996



CLA-2-33:RR:NC:FC:240 A86005 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:3304.99.5000

Ms. Lori L. Lautenschleger
Medicis
The Dermatology Company
4343 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
 
RE:  The tariff classification of Esoterica Facial, Esoterica Sunscreen, Esoterica Sensitive Skin
     and Esoterica Regular from Canada
 
Dear Ms. Lautenschleger:

     In your letter dated July 18, 1996,  you requested a tariff classification ruling.

     Based on your literature, Esoterica Facial, containing moisturizers and protective
sunscreens, relieves dryness and tightness for a soft, smooth complexion.  Esoterica Sunscreen,
containing a SPF of 10 with two sunscreens, helps prevent recurrences of dark spots.  Esoterica
Sensitive Skin, specially formulated without fragrances, sunscreens or dyes, contains safe and
effective moisturizers.  Esoterica Regular moisturizes as it fades skin discolorations.  The above
products are packaged for retail sale in 3 ounce jars.      
     
     The applicable subheading for the above products will be 3304.99.5000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for beauty or make-up preparations
and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan
preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations: other: other: other.  The rate of duty will be 2.9
percent ad valorem.   

     Th above products  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