L82209 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Christmas holiday clips from China.

Issued February 16, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.10.2500

Headings: 9505

Product description

The clips are made of polyresin material and a metal clip is attached to the back. They are fashioned with decorative plastic beads. The clips will be used for decorations on tabletops, napkins, table cloths or on the sides of the plate. The sample is returned as you requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for set of Christmas holiday clips will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Other: Other.

Full text

NY L82209 February 16, 2005 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 L82209 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO. 9505.10.2500 Ms. Michelle Dias Princess House 470 Myles Standish Boulevard Myles Industrial Park Taunton, MA 02780 RE: The tariff classification of Christmas holiday clips from China. Dear Ms. Dias: In your letter dated January 13, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. You have submitted photographs depicting item number 2137, Holiday Clips. The clips consist of a set of four different designs. The designs feature a decorated Christmas tree (sample submitted), a Christmas gift, a Candy Cane with a ribbon bow and a Christmas tree ornament. The clips are made of polyresin material and a metal clip is attached to the back. They are fashioned with decorative plastic beads. The clips will be used for decorations on tabletops, napkins, table cloths or on the sides of the plate. The sample is returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for set of Christmas holiday clips will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 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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