The tariff classification of stuffed Christmas gift boxes from China.
Issued February 4, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.10.2500
Headings: 9505
Product description
The submitted samples are identified as (1) #ASM-MS888G, 8" stuffed Christmas gift boxes, 8 assorted and (2) #ASM-MS888E, 5" stuffed Christmas gift boxes, 8 assorted. Both styles of gift boxes are composed of 50 percent textile materials, 45 percent polyester stuffing and 5 percent other materials. These fabric gift boxes are designed for use as decorations during the Christmas holiday season. They are made up of colors typically associated with Christmas. Your letter of inquiry states that the stuffed Christmas boxes will be marketed and advertised during the Christmas holiday season.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for both styles of the stuffed Christmas boxes will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive.
Full text
NY C83030 February 4, 1998 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:222 C83030 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Nancy Welch Michaels Stores, Inc. 8000 Bent Branch Drive Irving, TX 75063 RE: The tariff classification of stuffed Christmas gift boxes from China. Dear Ms. Welch: In your letter dated December 29, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples are identified as (1) #ASM-MS888G, 8" stuffed Christmas gift boxes, 8 assorted and (2) #ASM-MS888E, 5" stuffed Christmas gift boxes, 8 assorted. Both styles of gift boxes are composed of 50 percent textile materials, 45 percent polyester stuffing and 5 percent other materials. These fabric gift boxes are designed for use as decorations during the Christmas holiday season. They are made up of colors typically associated with Christmas. Your letter of inquiry states that the stuffed Christmas boxes will be marketed and advertised during the Christmas holiday season. The applicable subheading for both styles of the stuffed Christmas boxes 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. 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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