H86945 H8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Teddy Bear Ornament Frame from China.

Issued January 28, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.10.2500

Headings: 9505

Product description

You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is described as a Teddy Bear Ornament Frame, design number 9001. The product is a stuffed bear (head and torso only) constructed of a plush exterior and stuffed with polyester fibers. Attached to the front of the bear is a plastic picture frame, while a textile loop for hanging purposes is attached to the head of the bear ornament. Inside the picture frame is a paper card printed with the words: Baby’s First Christmas. The item will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTS as a Christmas ornament. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Teddy Bear Ornament Frame, design number 9001, will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Other: Other.

Full text

NY H86945 January 28, 2002 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 H86945 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Sandy Dawson LM Services, LLC 12101 Upper Potomac Industrial Park Cumberland, MD 21502 RE: The tariff classification of a Teddy Bear Ornament Frame from China. Dear Ms. Dawson: In your letter dated January 8, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is described as a Teddy Bear Ornament Frame, design number 9001. The product is a stuffed bear (head and torso only) constructed of a plush exterior and stuffed with polyester fibers. Attached to the front of the bear is a plastic picture frame, while a textile loop for hanging purposes is attached to the head of the bear ornament. Inside the picture frame is a paper card printed with the words: Baby’s First Christmas. The item will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTS as a Christmas ornament. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office. The applicable subheading for the Teddy Bear Ornament Frame, design number 9001, will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: 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 Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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