The tariff classification of a glass pumpkin from China
Issued June 29, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7013.99.5000
Headings: 7013
Product description
A photograph was submitted with your ruling request This glass article in the shape of a pumpkin is 8.5 inches in diameter and 8.5 inches in height. In your letter you indicate that the product will be used as a candle holder and suggest that it be classified under the provision for non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings in subheading 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). However, the form of the article is that of that of a general-purpose decorative glass article – i.e., a glass pumpkin. The form of this item does not indicate principal use as a candle holder. Therefore, subheading 9405.50.4000, HTSUS, is not applicable.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for glass pumpkin will be 7013.99.5000, HTSUS, which provides for glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes…: other glassware: other: other: other: valued over $0.
Full text
NY M83923 June 29, 2006 CLA-2-70:RR:NC1:126: M83923 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7013.99.5000 Ms. Yolanda Massey Michaels Stores 8000 Bent Branch Drive Irving, Texas 75063 RE: The tariff classification of a glass pumpkin from China Dear Mr. Massey: In your letter, dated May 8, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a clear glass pumpkin, item number C1286. A photograph was submitted with your ruling request This glass article in the shape of a pumpkin is 8.5 inches in diameter and 8.5 inches in height. In your letter you indicate that the product will be used as a candle holder and suggest that it be classified under the provision for non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings in subheading 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). However, the form of the article is that of that of a general-purpose decorative glass article – i.e., a glass pumpkin. The form of this item does not indicate principal use as a candle holder. Therefore, subheading 9405.50.4000, HTSUS, is not applicable. The applicable subheading for glass pumpkin will be 7013.99.5000, HTSUS, which provides for glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes…: other glassware: other: other: other: valued over $0.30 but not over $3.00. The rate of duty will be 30 percent ad valorem. 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 Jacob Bunin at 646-733-3027. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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