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The tariff classification of a Nativity scene fromChina.
Issued July 22, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.10.3000
Headings: 9505
Product description
The sample consists of a poly resin scene of the Nativity in a village setting next to a pond and a waterfall. There is a battery operated pump and an electric musical movement built into its base. When switched on, water is pumped over the falls into the pond and twelve different Christmas carols are played by the musical movement.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Nativity scene will be 9505.10.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Nativity scenes and figures thereof.
Full text
PD B87309 July 22, 1997 CLA-2-97:L:C:CTS22:G24 B87309 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.3000 Ms. Julie A. Harvey A.W. Fenton Company Inc. P.O. Box 360614 Columbus, Ohio 43236-0614 RE: The tariff classification of a Nativity scene from China. Dear Ms. Harvey: In your letter dated July 1, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling on a Nativity scene for your client Consolidated Stores Corporation. The sample consists of a poly resin scene of the Nativity in a village setting next to a pond and a waterfall. There is a battery operated pump and an electric musical movement built into its base. When switched on, water is pumped over the falls into the pond and twelve different Christmas carols are played by the musical movement. The applicable subheading for the Nativity scene will be 9505.10.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Nativity scenes and figures thereof. The rate of duty is free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). Your sample is being returned under separate cover. 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, Thomas S. Winkowski Port Director Los Angeles International Airport
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