The tariff classification of Balloon Weights from Canada
Issued March 27, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.90.0080
Headings: 9503
Product description
The item, presently without an item number, is a balloon weight made by wrapping sand in colored foil. The instant sample is three and a half inches in diameter. The foil is blue on the outside and silver on the inside, tied with a silver tie. Once a balloon has been inflated, it is tied with string. The other end of the string is tied to the balloon weight, allowing the balloon to be used to decorate a table. Because there is soil (sand) in the product, it is suggested you inquire about United States Department of Agriculture importation requirements from: United States Department of Agriculture APHIS/PPQ 220 Broening Highway, Suite 140 Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 631-0075
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the balloon weights will be 9503.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other Toys; …: Other: Other.
Full text
NY H88919 March 27, 2002 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 H88919 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0080 Mr. Brent Raycraft B.T.E. Assembly Ltd. 555 Maitland Ave. S. Listowel, Ontario Canada N4W 2M7 RE: The tariff classification of Balloon Weights from Canada Dear Mr. Raycraft: In your letter dated February 27, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item, presently without an item number, is a balloon weight made by wrapping sand in colored foil. The instant sample is three and a half inches in diameter. The foil is blue on the outside and silver on the inside, tied with a silver tie. Once a balloon has been inflated, it is tied with string. The other end of the string is tied to the balloon weight, allowing the balloon to be used to decorate a table. Because there is soil (sand) in the product, it is suggested you inquire about United States Department of Agriculture importation requirements from: United States Department of Agriculture APHIS/PPQ 220 Broening Highway, Suite 140 Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 631-0075 The applicable subheading for the balloon weights will be 9503.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other Toys; …: 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 J. Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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