The tariff classification of a “Golf Short Game Kit” from Korea.
Issued March 19, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9506.39.0080
Headings: 9506
Product description
You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as a “Golf Short Game Kit”. The device consists of a steel pipe frame covered with netting, and a target area. The target area has five different levels that determine the proper distance required from the target for hitting the ball at that level. Because of its construction, portability and versatility, it appears that the product is primarily designed to enable a golfer to practice short game strokes. The item is classifiable in Chapter 95 of the HTSUSA as other golf equipment.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Golf Short Game Kit” will be 9506.39.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and accessories thereof: Other…Other.
Full text
NY H89363 March 19, 2002 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 H89363 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9506.39.0080 Yong Su Rhee Jason Industries Co., Ltd. 138-26 Yun Hui-2 Dong Seo Dae Moon-Ku Seoul, Korea 120-112 RE: The tariff classification of a “Golf Short Game Kit” from Korea. Dear Mr. Rhee: In your letter dated February 5, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as a “Golf Short Game Kit”. The device consists of a steel pipe frame covered with netting, and a target area. The target area has five different levels that determine the proper distance required from the target for hitting the ball at that level. Because of its construction, portability and versatility, it appears that the product is primarily designed to enable a golfer to practice short game strokes. The item is classifiable in Chapter 95 of the HTSUSA as other golf equipment. The applicable subheading for the “Golf Short Game Kit” will be 9506.39.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and accessories thereof: Other…Other.” The rate of duty will be 4.9 % ad valorem. 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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