M82200 M8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a drawing/word game from China

Issued April 18, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9504.90.9080

Headings: 9504

Product description

You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as a drawing/word game. The item is called Yamoda, Volume 1. The game is similar to the game of Pictionary. Yamoda is designed for two or more competitors. It has the following components: a standing display with printed graphics, 150 playing cards with printed graphics, a divider card with printed graphics, and 2 plastic pens. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Yamoda game, Volume 1, no item number indicated, will be 9504.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games…special tables for casino games…parts and accessories thereof: other…other.

Full text

NY M82200 April 18, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 M82200 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.9080 Mr. William G. Phelps Idea Storm Products P.O. Box 240 Hawthorne, NY 10532 RE: The tariff classification of a drawing/word game from China Dear Mr. Phelps: In your letter dated March 29, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on behalf of Olympia Sports. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as a drawing/word game. The item is called Yamoda, Volume 1. The game is similar to the game of Pictionary. Yamoda is designed for two or more competitors. It has the following components: a standing display with printed graphics, 150 playing cards with printed graphics, a divider card with printed graphics, and 2 plastic pens. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office. The applicable subheading for the Yamoda game, Volume 1, no item number indicated, will be 9504.90.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games…special tables for casino games…parts and accessories thereof: other…other. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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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