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The tariff classification of a decorative sign with the words "Season’s Greetings", style 280348, from China.
Issued June 28, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.10.2500
Headings: 9505
Product description
You are requesting the tariff classification on a decorative hanging sign (style 280348), that spells out the words “Seasons Greetings” (for the Christmas season) framed with deer antlers. The sign is made of 99 % polyresin (40 % calcium carbonate derived from natural stone and 59 % unsaturated polyester) and 1 % PVC. The decorative sign has a leather loop on top for hanging the decoration. The decorative sign will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTSUSA as a Christmas ornament. The sample will be returned, as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Season’s Greetings” decorative hanging sign, style 280348, will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles…parts and accessories thereof: Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Other: Other.
Full text
NY I83298 June 28, 2002 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:222 I83298 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Amanda Wilson Dillard’s, Inc. 1600 Cantrell Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative sign with the words “Season’s Greetings”, style 280348, from China. Dear Ms. Wilson: In your letter dated June 7, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a decorative hanging sign (style 280348), that spells out the words “Seasons Greetings” (for the Christmas season) framed with deer antlers. The sign is made of 99 % polyresin (40 % calcium carbonate derived from natural stone and 59 % unsaturated polyester) and 1 % PVC. The decorative sign has a leather loop on top for hanging the decoration. The decorative sign will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTSUSA as a Christmas ornament. The sample will be returned, as requested. The applicable subheading for the “Season’s Greetings” decorative hanging sign, style 280348, will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment 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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