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H87431 H8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of three Foil Banners and a Honeycomb Snowman Garland from China.

Issued February 11, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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H8 H87431 (February 11, 2002)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.90.4000

Headings: 9505

Product description

You submitted the following samples: Item #987810, Foil Banner – “Happy New Year” is an eight feet long foil banner with the phrase “Happy New Year” in blue, green, red, silver and gold cardboard letters that measure approximately 4-1/4” in height x 1/32” in thickness x 3-1/2” in width and pre-strung for immediate hanging. Item #987700, Foil Banner – “Merry Christmas” and Foil Banner – “Season’s Greetings” are two designs of eight feet long foil banners with the phrases “Merry Christmas” and “Season’s Greetings” in blue, green, red, silver and gold cardboard letters that measure approximately 4-1/4” in height x 1/32” in thickness x 3-1/2” in width and pre-strung for immediate hanging. Item #987080, Honeycomb Snowman Garland, is an eight feet long decorative cardboard garland cut in the shape of eight individual snowmen and pre-strung for immediate hanging. Each snowman measures approximately 5-1/4” in height x ¼” in thickness x 3-1/2” across its widest width and has a white pullout honeycomb stomach that gives the stomach a waffle appearance.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Item #987810, Foil Banner – “Happy New Year”, Item #987700, Foil Banner – “Merry Christmas” and Foil Banner – “Season’s Greetings” and Item #987080, Honeycomb Snowman Garland, will be 9505.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive, carnival or other entertainment articles: confetti, paper spirals or streamers, party favors and noisemakers; parts and accessories thereof.

Full text

NY H87431 February 11, 2002 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 H87431 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.4000 Ms. Ellyn Collins Paper Magic Group 401 Adams Avenue Scranton, PA 18510 RE: The tariff classification of three Foil Banners and a Honeycomb Snowman Garland from China. Dear Ms. Collins: In your letter dated January 22, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted the following samples: Item #987810, Foil Banner – “Happy New Year” is an eight feet long foil banner with the phrase “Happy New Year” in blue, green, red, silver and gold cardboard letters that measure approximately 4-1/4” in height x 1/32” in thickness x 3-1/2” in width and pre-strung for immediate hanging. Item #987700, Foil Banner – “Merry Christmas” and Foil Banner – “Season’s Greetings” are two designs of eight feet long foil banners with the phrases “Merry Christmas” and “Season’s Greetings” in blue, green, red, silver and gold cardboard letters that measure approximately 4-1/4” in height x 1/32” in thickness x 3-1/2” in width and pre-strung for immediate hanging. Item #987080, Honeycomb Snowman Garland, is an eight feet long decorative cardboard garland cut in the shape of eight individual snowmen and pre-strung for immediate hanging. Each snowman measures approximately 5-1/4” in height x ¼” in thickness x 3-1/2” across its widest width and has a white pullout honeycomb stomach that gives the stomach a waffle appearance. The applicable subheading for Item #987810, Foil Banner – “Happy New Year”, Item #987700, Foil Banner – “Merry Christmas” and Foil Banner – “Season’s Greetings” and Item #987080, Honeycomb Snowman Garland, will be 9505.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive, carnival or other entertainment articles: confetti, paper spirals or streamers, party favors and noisemakers; parts and accessories thereof. 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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