The tariff classification of a tabletop Christmas decoration from China.
Issued June 8, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.10.2500
Headings: 9505
Product description
The submitted photographs depict two snowmen, one sitting and the other standing on a wooden sleigh. This article is identified as item number G50131. The snowmen figures are made of foam and covered with flannel fabric. They are glued and sewn to the sleigh. The standing snowman wears a knitted cap and the sitting snowman has a metal jingle bell on his cap. The wooden sleigh is decorated with artificial evergreen branches on the front. This tabletop centerpiece decoration measures 10 inches by 4 inches by 12 inches high.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the snowmen in a wooden sleigh, 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 H81020 June 8, 2001 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:222 H81020 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Mr. Steven M. Dreyfuss World Link Group, Inc. P. O. Box 9703 Arnold, MD 21012 RE: The tariff classification of a tabletop Christmas decoration from China. Dear Mr. Dreyfuss: In your letter dated May 4, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted photographs depict two snowmen, one sitting and the other standing on a wooden sleigh. This article is identified as item number G50131. The snowmen figures are made of foam and covered with flannel fabric. They are glued and sewn to the sleigh. The standing snowman wears a knitted cap and the sitting snowman has a metal jingle bell on his cap. The wooden sleigh is decorated with artificial evergreen branches on the front. This tabletop centerpiece decoration measures 10 inches by 4 inches by 12 inches high. The applicable subheading for the snowmen in a wooden sleigh, 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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