NY 866815: The tariff classification of Toilet Travel Sets from HongKong

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                                NY 866815
                               September 24 1991




CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:236 866815  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9605.00.0000  

Ms. Donna M. Bajkowsky
Flagship Trade Services, Inc.
Customs Brokers
1550 Northwest 96th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172


RE:  The tariff classification of Toilet Travel Sets from Hong
Kong

Dear Ms. Bajkowsky:

     In your letter dated September 6, 1991, on behalf of your
client, Hallmark Intermodal, Inc., you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     The prospective imports consists of toilet travel sets with
contents as follows:

     Kit #1 will include--a zippered vinyl travel bag
approximately 6 1/4 inches by 5 inches by 2 inches containing--
(Made in China)
          Cologne/Moisturizer set: (Made In France)
               1 Men's Fragrance (5 to 7 ml.)
               1 Ladies Fragrance (5 to 7 ml.)
               1 Unisex Moisturizer (10 to 15 ml.)

          Shave Kit: (Made in USA)
               Razor and shave cream (25 ml)
          Scope Mouthwash (1.7 oz) Made in USA
          Adjustable Eyeshades (Made in China)
          Slipper Socks in 80/20 Acrylic Blend (Made in China)
          Plastic Comb (Made in China)

     Kit #2 will include--a zippered vinyl travel bag
approximately 6 1/4 inches by 5 inches by 2 inches containing--
(Made in China)
          Shave Kit: (Made in USA)
               Razor and Shave Cream
          Plastic Comb (Made in China)
          Toothbrush/Toothpaste (Made in USA)
          Moisturizer (1 oz) (Made in France)
          Eyeshades (Made in China)
                        
     The applicable subheading for the Toilet Travel Sets will be
9605.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for travel sets for personal toilet, sewing
or shoe or clothes cleaning.  The rate of duty will be 8.1
percent ad valorem.

     Each item should be marked in a conspicuous place as
legibly, indelibly, and permanently as the nature of the article
will permit.

     Products of the United States when returned after having
been exported, without having been advanced in value or improved
in condition by any process of manufacture or other means while
abroad may be classified under subheading 9801.00.1099.  The rate
of duty will be free.   

     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 been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport