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The tariff classification of a decorative shadow box from China.
Issued June 20, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8306.29.0000
Headings: 8306
Product description
The item consists of three, iron-alloy snowflakes in a pine shadow box with a glass window. The snowflakes are not assembled to form a picture or decorative design or motif; they are not glued or mounted to the backing. They hang from the frame in the manner of ornaments. Although referred to as “silver” snowflakes, we assume that they are not coated or plated with silver. This ruling is being issued to correct a typographical error in NY I80934 of May 30, 2002.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this product will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal, other.
Full text
NY I83662 June 20, 2002 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113 I83662 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000 Ms. Lisa E. Girvin Eddie Bauer, Inc. P.O. Box 97000 Redmond, WA 98073 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative shadow box from China. Dear Ms. Girvin: In your letter dated April 18, 2002, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The sample you provided is item 074-3054, the Snowflake Shadow Box. The item consists of three, iron-alloy snowflakes in a pine shadow box with a glass window. The snowflakes are not assembled to form a picture or decorative design or motif; they are not glued or mounted to the backing. They hang from the frame in the manner of ornaments. Although referred to as “silver” snowflakes, we assume that they are not coated or plated with silver. This ruling is being issued to correct a typographical error in NY I80934 of May 30, 2002. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal, other. The general 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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