The tariff classification of mailable invitation bottle kit from China
Issued September 10, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4909.00.4040
Headings: 4909
Product description
The submitted sample is a polyvinylchloride bottle that measures approximately 6.375” in height and has a diameter of approximately 2.5”, a printed invitation on a sheet of paper that measures approximately 5.5” X 3.875”, a self-adhesive address label that measures approximately 3.25” X 2” and a polyester ribbon. The bottle contains a small amount of sand and two fabric flowers. The bottle acts as the mailing envelope for the invitation. It is the opinion of this office that these items make a novel invitation, and the pre-printed invitation is the focal point and provides the essential character of the finished product.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the invitation bottle kit will be 4909.00.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greeting, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: Other: Other.
Full text
N035743 September 10, 2008 CLA-2-49:OT:RR:NC:N2:234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4909.00.4040 Mr. William M. Stringfield William M. Stringfield, Ocean Freight Forwarder 249 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1008 Long Beach, CA 90802 RE: The tariff classification of mailable invitation bottle kit from China Dear Mr. Stringfield: In your letter dated August 8, 2008 on behalf of Christmas Street International of Hong Kong, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being returned as requested. The submitted sample is a polyvinylchloride bottle that measures approximately 6.375” in height and has a diameter of approximately 2.5”, a printed invitation on a sheet of paper that measures approximately 5.5” X 3.875”, a self-adhesive address label that measures approximately 3.25” X 2” and a polyester ribbon. The bottle contains a small amount of sand and two fabric flowers. The bottle acts as the mailing envelope for the invitation. It is the opinion of this office that these items make a novel invitation, and the pre-printed invitation is the focal point and provides the essential character of the finished product. The applicable subheading for the invitation bottle kit will be 4909.00.4040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greeting, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: 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 Patricia Wilson at (646) 733-3037. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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