NY 862701: The tariff classification of three cosmetic compacts fromItaly

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                                NY 862701
                                May 14, 1991   



CLA-2-33:S:N:N1:240   862701 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:   3304.20.0000;  3304.99.0000

Mr. Jeremy R. Page
Katten Muchin & Zavis
525 West Monroe Street
Suite 1600
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3693

RE:  The tariff classification of three cosmetic compacts from
Italy                

Dear Mr. Page: 

     In your letter dated April 24, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf your client Rolykit, Inc.
     
     Three samples of cosmetic compacts described as "Tune of
Grace", "Melody of Grace" and "Symphony of Grace" were submitted
along with your inquiry. 

     The "Tune of Grace" cosmetic compact consists of 8
eyeshadows of various colors, 2 double ended applicators and 2
shades of creamy make-up.  The compact has a storage system
designed to unfold to reveal a number of discrete compartments. 
The applicable HTS subheading for "Tune of Grace" cosmetic
compact will be 3304.20.0000, 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;
eye make-up preparations.  The duty rate will be 4.9 percent ad
valorem.

     The "Melody of Grace" cosmetic compact consists of 4
eyeshadows, an applicator, 2 blushers, 1 brush, 1 eyebrow pencil
and a mirror.  The compact has a storage system designed to
unfold to reveal a number of discrete compartments. The
applicable HTS subheading for "Melody of Grace" cosmetic compact
will be 3304.99.0000, 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; 
other: other. The duty rate will be 4.9 percent ad valorem.      




     The "Symphony of Grace" cosmetic compact consists of 6
eyeshadows, 2 applicators, 1 blusher, 1 brush, 1 compact powder,
mascara and an eyebrow pencil.  The compact has a storage system
designed to unfold to reveal a number of discrete compartments. 
The applicator HTS subheading for "Melody of Grace" cosmetic
compact will be 3304.99.0000, 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;
other: other.  The duty rate will be 4.9 percent ad valorem.   

     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