C85541 C8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Christmas articles from Taiwan.

Issued April 14, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.10.2500

Headings: 9505

Product description

You have submitted five photocopies of samples of Christmas articles. (1) Christmas house light cover ornament, item #W-74-E-6286, (2) Christmas tree light cover ornament, item #W-74-E-6292, (3) acrylic hanging ornament, item #W-74-E-9606, (4) acrylic hanging ornament, item #W-74-E-9448, (5) acrylic angel with wings hanging ornament, item #W-74-E-9469. Your letter of inquiry states that all of these items are composed of plastic. Without samples and proof of how the items are advertised, bought and sold, we can not rule on items #1 and #2.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for items 3, 4 and 5 mentioned above will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive.

Full text

NY C85541 April 14, 1998 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:222 C85541 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Ms. Rosy Curbelo Almacenes PITUSA P. O. Box 839 Hato Rey Station San Juan, P. R. 00919-0839 RE: The tariff classification of Christmas articles from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Curbelo: In your letter dated March 16, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted five photocopies of samples of Christmas articles. (1) Christmas house light cover ornament, item #W-74-E-6286, (2) Christmas tree light cover ornament, item #W-74-E-6292, (3) acrylic hanging ornament, item #W-74-E-9606, (4) acrylic hanging ornament, item #W-74-E-9448, (5) acrylic angel with wings hanging ornament, item #W-74-E-9469. Your letter of inquiry states that all of these items are composed of plastic. Without samples and proof of how the items are advertised, bought and sold, we can not rule on items #1 and #2. The applicable subheading for items 3, 4 and 5 mentioned above 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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