CBP Ruling M84424 — The tariff classification of a charm and a pin from China

Tariff classification

Headings: 8306, 7117

Product description

Each item is packaged for retail sale with a paper card that indicates the phrase, “Taking Steps to Fight Breast Cancer,” on the front, and provides a $5.00 discount coupon for a purchase of $25.00 at Payless Shoe Source( on the back. The cell phone charm consists of a 3-½ inch long, pink plastic strap; two small, base metal charms; and a 2-inch textile loop that attaches to the phone. One charm is in the shape of a shoe, the other looks like a pink breast cancer ribbon. The base metal pin resembles a pink breast cancer ribbon with a shoe charm dangling from it. It measures approximately 2-¼ inches long and is intended to be worn as personal adornment.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the cell phone charms will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal…statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other. The applicable subheading for the pin will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for imitation jewelry, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal, other, other, other.

Full text

NY M84424 July 11, 2006 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:121 M84424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000; 7117.19.9000 Mr. Vincent F. Barone Secure Customs Brokers 10 Fifth Street, Suite 302 Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of a charm and a pin from China Dear Mr. Barone: In your letter dated June 27, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Lesilu Productions and Hey Doll. The samples you provided are a cell phone charm, SKU number 0430450131, and a metal pin, SKU number 0377750136. Each item is packaged for retail sale with a paper card that indicates the phrase, “Taking Steps to Fight Breast Cancer,” on the front, and provides a $5.00 discount coupon for a purchase of $25.00 at Payless Shoe Source( on the back. The cell phone charm consists of a 3-½ inch long, pink plastic strap; two small, base metal charms; and a 2-inch textile loop that attaches to the phone. One charm is in the shape of a shoe, the other looks like a pink breast cancer ribbon. The base metal pin resembles a pink breast cancer ribbon with a shoe charm dangling from it. It measures approximately 2-¼ inches long and is intended to be worn as personal adornment. The applicable subheading for the cell phone charms will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal…statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the pin will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for imitation jewelry, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 11 percent ad valorem. 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 Barbara Kaiser at 646-733-3024. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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