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The tariff classification of garlands from China.
Issued March 21, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.90.4000
Headings: 9505
Product description
You submitted the following samples: Item #HP400209, 25’ Solid Shamrock Garland, is a 25 feet long decorative garland cut in the shapes of individual plastic shamrocks strung on plastic coated wire. Item #HV412299, 25’ Heart Garland, is a 25 feet long decorative garland cut in the shapes of individual white hearts and red hearts strung on plastic coated wire.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Item #HP400209, 25’ Solid Shamrock Garland, and Item #HV412299, 25’ Heart 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 H89453 March 21, 2002 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 H89453 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.4000 Mr. Harold Hagans Atlanta Customs Brokers & International Freight Forwarders, Inc. 650 Atlanta South Parkway, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30349 RE: The tariff classification of garlands from China. Dear Mr. Hagans: In your letter dated March 4, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted the following samples: Item #HP400209, 25’ Solid Shamrock Garland, is a 25 feet long decorative garland cut in the shapes of individual plastic shamrocks strung on plastic coated wire. Item #HV412299, 25’ Heart Garland, is a 25 feet long decorative garland cut in the shapes of individual white hearts and red hearts strung on plastic coated wire. The applicable subheading for Item #HP400209, 25’ Solid Shamrock Garland, and Item #HV412299, 25’ Heart 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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