K81116 K8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a photo holder from China

Issued December 3, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8306.29.0000

Headings: 8306

Product description

It consists of a pink flower with green leaves resting upon a 1.5-inch diameter base. Above the flower appears the word “Friends”. There is a steel alligator clip on the back of the flower that will be used to display a photo. The article measures approximately 2.5 inches in height.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the key ring will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other.

Full text

NY K81116 December 3, 2003 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 K81116 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000 Ms. Carol Ritchings Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 RE: The tariff classification of a photo holder from China Dear Ms. Ritchings: In your letter dated November 7, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is an ornamental photograph holder made of base metal (item number HT10925). It consists of a pink flower with green leaves resting upon a 1.5-inch diameter base. Above the flower appears the word “Friends”. There is a steel alligator clip on the back of the flower that will be used to display a photo. The article measures approximately 2.5 inches in height. The applicable subheading for the key ring will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will be free, and will remain the same for 2004. 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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