J84183 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a 3-game assortment from China

Issued June 6, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9504.90.9080, 9504.90.6000

Headings: 9504

Product description

You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is an assortment of 3 games that are used at Halloween. The three games together have one item number: 243623. One game is called a Spider Ring Toss: 1 inflatable spider and 4 plastic rings. The player tosses the rings onto the spider’s legs for points. The second game is a Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss with 1 inflatable pumpkin and 3 beanbags. The player tosses the beanbags into the pumpkin to score points. The last game is named Halloween Darts and it is comprised of a dartboard and 3 magnetic darts. All three games will be classified as games: the Halloween Darts game will be classified as games played on boards of a special design, while the other two games will be classified as games, other. The samples will be returned, as requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Spider Ring Toss and the Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss, item number 243623, will be 9504.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games. The applicable subheading for the Halloween Darts, item number 243623, will be 9504.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games.

Full text

NY J84183 June 6, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 J84183 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.6000; 9504.90.9080 Ms. Cheryl Santos CVS/Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a 3-game assortment from China Dear Ms. Santos: In your letter dated May 28, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is an assortment of 3 games that are used at Halloween. The three games together have one item number: 243623. One game is called a Spider Ring Toss: 1 inflatable spider and 4 plastic rings. The player tosses the rings onto the spider’s legs for points. The second game is a Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss with 1 inflatable pumpkin and 3 beanbags. The player tosses the beanbags into the pumpkin to score points. The last game is named Halloween Darts and it is comprised of a dartboard and 3 magnetic darts. All three games will be classified as games: the Halloween Darts game will be classified as games played on boards of a special design, while the other two games will be classified as games, other. The samples will be returned, as requested. The applicable subheading for the Spider Ring Toss and the Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss, item number 243623, will be 9504.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games...parts and accessories thereof: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the Halloween Darts, item number 243623, will be 9504.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games...parts and accessories thereof: other: chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts thereof (including their boards)...poker chips and dice. 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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