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The tariff classification of wind chimes from Taiwan and China
Issued August 11, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8306.10.0000
Headings: 8306
Product description
The tariff classification of wind chimes from Taiwan and China
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the wind chime will be 8306.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, non-electric, of base metal.
Full text
NY 888912 August 11, 1993 CLA-2-83:S:N:N3:113 888912 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.10.0000 Mr. David A. Eisen Siegel, Mandel and Davidson One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of wind chimes from Taiwan and China Dear Mr. Eisen: In your letter dated July 30, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a Christmas wind chime. The wind chime consists of five metal chimes depicting Santa Claus and four pair of reindeer suspended from a stabilizer ring. The applicable subheading for the wind chime will be 8306.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, non-electric, of base metal. The rate of duty will be 5.8 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 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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