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The tariff classification of Christmas decoration from China.
Issued April 29, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.10.2500
Headings: 9505
Product description
The submitted sample is identified as item number 920011, a Fiber Optic Wood Look Bear. This item is made of resin material. The bear stands 26 inches high and has a motor that rotates a plastic film to change the color of the lights. The bear is holding a fiber optic Christmas tree. This item will be marketed as an outdoor Christmas lawn decoration. The sample is returned as you requested.
CBP rationale
a fiber optic Christmas tree. This item will be marketed as an outdoor Christmas lawn decoration. The sample is returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the fiber optic wood look bear 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.
Full text
NY L84331 April 29, 2005 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP: 225 L84331 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO. 9505.10.2500 Mr. Dennis Morse BDP International, Inc. 2721 Walker Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 RE: The tariff classification of Christmas decoration from China. Dear Mr. Morse: In your letter dated April 15, 2005, on behalf of your client Meijer Distribution you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as item number 920011, a Fiber Optic Wood Look Bear. This item is made of resin material. The bear stands 26 inches high and has a motor that rotates a plastic film to change the color of the lights. The bear is holding a fiber optic Christmas tree. This item will be marketed as an outdoor Christmas lawn decoration. The sample is returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the fiber optic wood look bear 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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