B85816 B8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Christmas tree ornament from China.

Issued June 13, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.10.5020

Headings: 9505

Product description

The submitted sample is a Porcelain Doll Ornament, item #9572HY. The doll ornament is 7 inches in height. She is dressed in a mauve colored outfit with matching hat and shoes. A gold colored braided cord is attached to the head of the doll ornament for the purpose of hanging the ornament on a christmas tree. Your letter of inquiry states that this item will be sold as a Christmas tree ornament. The sample is returned as requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Christmas tree doll ornament will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive.

Full text

NY B85816 June 13, 1997 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:222 B85816 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.5020 Ms. Tammy Locke Wholesale Supply Company, Inc. 7100 Service Merchandise Drive Brentwood, TN 37207 RE: The tariff classification of a Christmas tree ornament from China. Dear Ms. Locke: In your letter dated May 14, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a Porcelain Doll Ornament, item #9572HY. The doll ornament is 7 inches in height. She is dressed in a mauve colored outfit with matching hat and shoes. A gold colored braided cord is attached to the head of the doll ornament for the purpose of hanging the ornament on a christmas tree. Your letter of inquiry states that this item will be sold as a Christmas tree ornament. The sample is returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the Christmas tree doll ornament will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive...articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: other, 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division

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