F85051 F8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Christmas decoration from China.

Issued April 27, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.10.2500

Headings: 9505

Product description

The submitted sample is identified as style M27TC480HL. It is a star shaped Santa Claus Christmas decoration with a hanging loop. The 15 inch terry cloth Santa ornament is made of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton. The stuffed Santa Claus is dressed in the traditional suit, hat and boots. The sample is returned as you requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Santa Christmas tree decoration will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: other, other.

Full text

NY F85051 April 27, 2000 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:222 F85051 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Ms. Rita Pitts Dillard’s 1600 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: The tariff classification of a Christmas decoration from China. Dear Ms. Pitts: In your letter dated March 28, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as style M27TC480HL. It is a star shaped Santa Claus Christmas decoration with a hanging loop. The 15 inch terry cloth Santa ornament is made of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton. The stuffed Santa Claus is dressed in the traditional suit, hat and boots. The sample is returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the Santa Christmas tree decoration will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 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 212-637-7090. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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