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The tariff classification of a Santa Head Wall Plaque from China.
Issued June 4, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.10.4020
Headings: 9505
Product description
You have submitted a sample of a Santa Head Wall Plaque that is identified as item #962692. This article is designed to resemble the head of the traditional Santa Claus. It is composed of 100 percent plastic. The plaque measures 19" x 26" and it has a hole at the top so it may be hung and displayed for the Christmas season. The Santa head wall plaque features a red hat, white hair, white mustache and a long white beard. The plaque is shaped to give the appearance of a three dimentional Santa head.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Santa Head Wall Plaque, will be 9505.10.4020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive,.
Full text
NY A83371 June 4, 1996 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:TP:343 A83371 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.4020 Mr. Michael Rosbach Rite Aid Corporation P. O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a Santa Head Wall Plaque from China. Dear Mr. Rosbach: In your letter dated April 26, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of a Santa Head Wall Plaque that is identified as item #962692. This article is designed to resemble the head of the traditional Santa Claus. It is composed of 100 percent plastic. The plaque measures 19" x 26" and it has a hole at the top so it may be hung and displayed for the Christmas season. The Santa head wall plaque features a red hat, white hair, white mustache and a long white beard. The plaque is shaped to give the appearance of a three dimentional Santa head. The applicable subheading for the Santa Head Wall Plaque, will be 9505.10.4020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive,...articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: other: of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Alice Masterson at 212-466-5892. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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