CBP Ruling M85745 — The tariff classification of archery components from China.

Tariff classification

Headings: 9506

Product description

The merchandise consists of components said to be used exclusively with arrows for scent marking or target marking areas associated with the sport of archery. One component, identified as an Arrow Sav’R, item number AS247, is a plastic piece that attaches to an arrow and is used to lessen damage to the arrow upon impact with hard targets. Another component, AS221 Base, is said to be an aluminum piece that is screwed onto the arrow shaft and allows other components to be attached to the arrow. A third component, AS222 Cap, is a plastic piece used to hold a paint ball or scent ball on the end of the arrow. Ready 4 Scent Pads are uniquely cut polyester felt pieces that are scented by the user and snapped onto the AS222 Cap and attached to the arrow. The last component is a Shot*Marker which consists of a blister package of components that allow paintballs to be shot from a bow & arrow.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the five archery components will be 9506.99.0520, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports or outdoor games…Other: Archery articles and equipment and parts and accessories thereof, Arrows and arrow parts.

Full text

NY M85745 August 14, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 M85745 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9506.99.0520 Mary E. Keller Exel Global Logistics Inc. 2151 Southpark Dr., Suite 1 Hebron KY 41048 RE: The tariff classification of archery components from China. Dear Ms. Keller: In your letter dated July 6, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Creative Archery Products LLC. The merchandise consists of components said to be used exclusively with arrows for scent marking or target marking areas associated with the sport of archery. One component, identified as an Arrow Sav’R, item number AS247, is a plastic piece that attaches to an arrow and is used to lessen damage to the arrow upon impact with hard targets. Another component, AS221 Base, is said to be an aluminum piece that is screwed onto the arrow shaft and allows other components to be attached to the arrow. A third component, AS222 Cap, is a plastic piece used to hold a paint ball or scent ball on the end of the arrow. Ready 4 Scent Pads are uniquely cut polyester felt pieces that are scented by the user and snapped onto the AS222 Cap and attached to the arrow. The last component is a Shot*Marker which consists of a blister package of components that allow paintballs to be shot from a bow & arrow. The applicable subheading for the five archery components will be 9506.99.0520, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports or outdoor games…Other: Archery articles and equipment and parts and accessories thereof, Arrows and arrow parts.” 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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