The tariff classification of trinket boxes from China.
Issued June 11, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6307.90.9989
Headings: 6307
Product description
The submitted samples, designated as style SF2321, are two small heart shaped trinket boxes measuring 4.5 inches at its widest point and 1.5 inches high. The boxes are identical, except that one of the boxes is decorated with three satin roses while the second box is unadorned. Both boxes have a paperboard structure covered with woven fabric. The fabric on the exterior of the box is a woven pile fabric while the interior of the box is covered with satin woven fabric. Each of the boxes features an attached cover with one of the boxes decorated with three satin woven textile roses on a bed of three woven leaves. The lids of both boxes have been padded with a thin layer of foam plastic. Based on the relative value, the exposed surface area, and the marketing appeal of the materials that comprise these boxes, the textile fabric imparts this item with its essential character. Your correspondence suggests that
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for both trinket boxes will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns, other, other, other, other, other.
Full text
NY E82020 June 11, 1999 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:352 E82020 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989 Ms. Amy Johnson WalMart Stores, Inc. 702 Soutwest 8th street Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE: The tariff classification of trinket boxes from China. Dear Ms. Johnson: In your letter dated June 2, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples, designated as style SF2321, are two small heart shaped trinket boxes measuring 4.5 inches at its widest point and 1.5 inches high. The boxes are identical, except that one of the boxes is decorated with three satin roses while the second box is unadorned. Both boxes have a paperboard structure covered with woven fabric. The fabric on the exterior of the box is a woven pile fabric while the interior of the box is covered with satin woven fabric. Each of the boxes features an attached cover with one of the boxes decorated with three satin woven textile roses on a bed of three woven leaves. The lids of both boxes have been padded with a thin layer of foam plastic. Based on the relative value, the exposed surface area, and the marketing appeal of the materials that comprise these boxes, the textile fabric imparts this item with its essential character. Your correspondence suggests that you believe that these items should be classifiable as festive articles in subheading 9505.90.6000, HTS. These articles are not classifiable as festive articles. Although the heart is a symbol of Valentine’s Day, these products are not used to decorate the home on that day or to entertain in the home on that day. Rather these boxes will be used as trinket boxes throughout the whole year. The applicable subheading for both trinket boxes will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns, other, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 7 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 Alan Tytelman at 212-637-7092. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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