The tariff classification of a plastic insert pan for cosmetics from France.

N010169 May 16, 2007 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3923.90.0080 Ms. Amy J. Johannesen Cerny Associates, P.C. 24 Smith Street Building 2, Suite 102 Pawling, NY 12564 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic insert pan for cosmetics from France. Dear Ms. Johannesen: In your letter dated April 19, 2007, on behalf of Chanel Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The insert pan or tray is composed of molded plastic. It measures approximately 2 ¼ inches in length by 2 ¼ inches in width by 3/16 inch in depth. The pan is designed to fit within a retail counter display unit for presenting sample makeup to a customer at retail store counters. The pan will be imported empty and later filled with cosmetics. A removable clear plastic cover will be attached to keep the makeup fresh during shipment to the retail store. The sample tray will be discarded after use. As you requested, the sample will be returned. The applicable subheading for the plastic insert pan will be 3923.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics…other…other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division