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The tariff classification of a porcelain button from China.
Issued June 21, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9606.29.6000
Headings: 9606
Product description
The submitted sample is a porcelain button. It is square shaped with scalloped edges. The button has a multi-colored design on the front. This item contains two holes for attaching to a garment.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the porcelain button will be 9606.29.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for buttons, press-fasteners, snap- fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blank: buttons; other, other, other.
Full text
NY A83927 June 21, 1996 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:TP:343 A83927 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9606.29.6000 Ms. Kathryn Weck Westwater Enterprises 917 Mountain Avenue Mountainside, NJ 07092 RE: The tariff classification of a porcelain button from China. Dear Ms. Weck: In your letter dated May 20, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a porcelain button. It is square shaped with scalloped edges. The button has a multi-colored design on the front. This item contains two holes for attaching to a garment. The applicable subheading for the porcelain button will be 9606.29.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for buttons, press-fasteners, snap- fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blank: buttons; other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 4.6 percent ad valorem. 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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