The tariff classification of a Halloween Skull Decoration from China.
Issued August 20, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.90.6000
Headings: 9505
Product description
You have submitted a photograph of merchandise identified as item number A079FA02446, Halloween Skull Decoration. The merchandise consists of three designs of decorative three-dimensional skulls made primarily of stone powder and a plastic resin binding material. Each skull is depicted with hollow eyes, a sunken nose, and a fiendish grin. The skulls will be sold in shiny silver, gold and bronze metallic colors. The Halloween Skull Decoration will be marketed and sold purely as a decoration to help create a scary environment for the Halloween holiday.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for item number A079FA02446, Halloween Skull Decoration, will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.
Full text
N035686 August 20, 2008 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:E:NC:N2:225 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Mr. Troy Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a Halloween Skull Decoration from China. Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated August 12, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a photograph of merchandise identified as item number A079FA02446, Halloween Skull Decoration. The merchandise consists of three designs of decorative three-dimensional skulls made primarily of stone powder and a plastic resin binding material. Each skull is depicted with hollow eyes, a sunken nose, and a fiendish grin. The skulls will be sold in shiny silver, gold and bronze metallic colors. The Halloween Skull Decoration will be marketed and sold purely as a decoration to help create a scary environment for the Halloween holiday. The applicable subheading for item number A079FA02446, Halloween Skull Decoration, will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: 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 Wayne Kessler at (646) 733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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