The tariff classification of a vinyl costume from China.
Issued February 26, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.90.6000
Headings: 9505
Product description
The submitted sample, Style #82681, “Man fireman set with realistic looking hard hat", is a 2 piece firefighter costume consisting of a red polyvinyl chloride jacket and a red plastic helmet. The jacket has reflecting silver stripes on its arms, sides, and back and is fastened with three silver metal buckles. The helmet has an adjustable strap in the inside and a red “Fire 88 Chief” sticker on its front. The articles are sized for an adult as a “firefighter” costume for the Halloween holiday. Your sample is returned via the express service for which you purchased a shipping label.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Style #82681, “Man fireman set with realistic looking hard hat", will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.
Full text
NY J81384 February 26, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 J81384 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Mr. Randy Williams Seasons USA Inc. 18644 E. Powers Land Aurora, CO 80015 RE: The tariff classification of a vinyl costume from China. Dear Mr. Williams: In your letter dated February 6, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style #82681, “Man fireman set with realistic looking hard hat", is a 2 piece firefighter costume consisting of a red polyvinyl chloride jacket and a red plastic helmet. The jacket has reflecting silver stripes on its arms, sides, and back and is fastened with three silver metal buckles. The helmet has an adjustable strap in the inside and a red “Fire 88 Chief” sticker on its front. The articles are sized for an adult as a “firefighter” costume for the Halloween holiday. Your sample is returned via the express service for which you purchased a shipping label. The applicable subheading for Style #82681, “Man fireman set with realistic looking hard hat", will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: 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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