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The tariff classification of crayons from China
Issued April 14, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9609.90.8000
Headings: 9609
Product description
A dreidel is a small top with Hebrew letters on its four sides that is spun in a game played by small children, especially during the Jewish festival of Chanukah. In our opinion, the crayons are not used to decorate or entertain in the home for Chanukah, and therefore do not meet the definition of festive article.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the crayons will be 9609.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors’ chalks, other, other.
Full text
NY E80358 April 14, 1999 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:MM:113 E80358 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9609.90.8000 Mr. Paul A. Barkan Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP 245 Park Avenue, 33rd floor New York, NY 10167-3397 RE: The tariff classification of crayons from China Dear Mr. Barkan: In your letter dated April 6, 1999, on behalf of you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is a package of four crayons shaped like dreidels. A dreidel is a small top with Hebrew letters on its four sides that is spun in a game played by small children, especially during the Jewish festival of Chanukah. In our opinion, the crayons are not used to decorate or entertain in the home for Chanukah, and therefore do not meet the definition of festive article. The applicable subheading for the crayons will be 9609.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors’ chalks, other, other. The rate of duty will be free percent ad valorem. 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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