The tariff classification of snowflake Christmas tree ornaments from China.

NY M85731 August 29, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 M85731 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO. 9505.10.2500 Ms. Michelle Dias Princess House, Inc. 470 Myles Standish Blvd. Myles Standish Industrial Park Taunton, MA 02780 RE: The tariff classification of snowflake Christmas tree ornaments from China. Dear Ms. Dias: In your letter dated August 3, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as a snowflake ornament, item number 2143. The snowflake measures 3” x 3-1/2” and it is beaded with blue and clear acrylic imitation jewels. The snowflake ornament has been sprayed with a clear lacquer. A blue organza ribbon is attached for hanging the snowflake on a Christmas tree. Your letter of inquiry states that you intend to market this item as a free gift with the purchase of three other items from your product line. The applicable subheading for the snowflake Christmas tree ornament will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: 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 Alice Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division