CBP Ruling N019004 — The tariff classification of the Zenie Bottle from China

Tariff classification

Headings: 9503

Product description

You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is identified as the Zenie Bottle; there is no designated item number for the product. The submitted item is a glass bottle which contains the following ingredients: water, salt, color dyes, and non-toxic powder particles. The glass bottle contains miniscule light-reflecting particles that swirl around in the solution creating an iridescent liquid kaleidoscope when the bottle is shaken. To maximize the swirling effect, the bottle must be shaken and then held upright for viewing the entertaining kaleidoscope display. The bottle’s exterior includes: a leather strap, a shiny wire, a wax seal, and a metal pendant. The product will be marketed to children who are 13 years or older. Upon purchase of a Zenie Bottle, the purchaser will receive a special code and access to the company website where the consumer will be able to create a virtual Zenie Bottle that matches the actual bottle.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Zenie Bottle will be 9503.00.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tricycles, scooters…and similar wheeled toys; dolls’ carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale…models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof…other.

Full text

N019004 November 2, 2007 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:2:224 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0080 Mr. James Booth Zuzingo, Inc. 1877 Broadway, Suite 704 Boulder, CO 80302 RE: The tariff classification of the Zenie Bottle from China Dear Mr. Booth: In your letter dated October 18, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is identified as the Zenie Bottle; there is no designated item number for the product. The submitted item is a glass bottle which contains the following ingredients: water, salt, color dyes, and non-toxic powder particles. The glass bottle contains miniscule light-reflecting particles that swirl around in the solution creating an iridescent liquid kaleidoscope when the bottle is shaken. To maximize the swirling effect, the bottle must be shaken and then held upright for viewing the entertaining kaleidoscope display. The bottle’s exterior includes: a leather strap, a shiny wire, a wax seal, and a metal pendant. The product will be marketed to children who are 13 years or older. Upon purchase of a Zenie Bottle, the purchaser will receive a special code and access to the company website where the consumer will be able to create a virtual Zenie Bottle that matches the actual bottle. The applicable subheading for the Zenie Bottle will be 9503.00.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tricycles, scooters…and similar wheeled toys; dolls’ carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale…models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof…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 Wayne Kessler at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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