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The tariff classification of a 5 in 1 game set from Taiwan.
Issued August 7, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9504.90.6000
Headings: 9504
Product description
The tariff classification of a 5 in 1 game set from Taiwan.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the 5 in 1 game set will be 9504.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Articles for arcade, table or parlor games, pinball machines.
Full text
NY 813308 August 7, 1995 CLA-2-95:S:N:N7:224 813308 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.6000 Jacqueline A. Bonace Blair Corporation 220 Hickory Street Warren, PA. 16366-0001 RE: The tariff classification of a 5 in 1 game set from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Bonace: In your letter dated July 27, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification of a 5 in 1 game set, item number 724101. This game set contains the equipment to play the following games: backgammon, chess, cribbage, dominoes, and checkers. The set includes: backgammon game board, chess/checker game board, two decks of cards, dominoes, cribbage board and pegs, two pair of dice(red and black), dice with the numbers 2,8,16,32,and 64, chess pieces, shaker, checkers, and 5 suit dice. The game set includes a vinyl storage case with carry handle. The case measures 9 inches long, ten inches wide, and 1- 3/4 inches high. Sample is being returned, as requested. The applicable subheading for the 5 in 1 game set will be 9504.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Articles for arcade, table or parlor games, pinball machines...parts and accessories thereof (con.): Other: Chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts thereof (including their boards); mah-jong and dominoes; any of the foregoing games in combination with each other, or with other games, packaged together as a unit in immediate conntainers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice". 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
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