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The tariff classification of a photograph holder from China
Issued October 16, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8306.29.0000
Headings: 8306
Product description
The item consists of a plastic bumblebee with textile wings. The antennae of the bee are coiled like a rounded paper clip to hold photos, memos or other decorative items. The ornament is about five inches in height.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Fluttering Friend will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal, other.
Full text
NY G82419 October 16, 2000 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113 G82419 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000 Ms. Despina Keegan Serko & Simon, LLP 1 World Trade Center New York, NY 10048 RE: The tariff classification of a photograph holder from China Dear Ms. Keegan: In your letter dated September 18, 2000, on behalf of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you provided is item #20755(A64190), the “Fluttering Friends” ornament. The item consists of a plastic bumblebee with textile wings. The antennae of the bee are coiled like a rounded paper clip to hold photos, memos or other decorative items. The ornament is about five inches in height. The applicable subheading for the Fluttering Friend will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal, 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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