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The tariff classification of a plastic table decoration from China.
Issued February 4, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.10.2500
Headings: 9505
Product description
The submitted samples are identified as stock #91038, an assortment of table decorations. The snowmen measure 5-5-1/2 inches in height. These snowmen are made of plastic materials. Your letter of inquiry states that the assortment includes three designs of snowmen. The submitted samples are wearing red and green articles of clothing. One snowman has a sprig of holly in his hat. You further state that this merchandise will be purchased and sold to your customers through your Christmas department as Christmas decorations. The samples are returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for stock #91038, will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive.
Full text
NY C83056 February 4, 1998 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:222 C83056 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Ms. Michele Smith Sears, roebuck and Co. 3333 Beverly Road, BC 204A Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic table decoration from China. Dear Ms. Smith: In your letter dated December 30, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples are identified as stock #91038, an assortment of table decorations. The snowmen measure 5-5-1/2 inches in height. These snowmen are made of plastic materials. Your letter of inquiry states that the assortment includes three designs of snowmen. The submitted samples are wearing red and green articles of clothing. One snowman has a sprig of holly in his hat. You further state that this merchandise will be purchased and sold to your customers through your Christmas department as Christmas decorations. The samples are returned as requested. The applicable subheading for stock #91038, 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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