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The tariff classification of a Halloween Wind Spinner Decoration from China.

Issued August 27, 2008 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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N0 N036282 (August 27, 2008)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.90.6000

Headings: 9505

Product description

You have submitted a photograph of merchandise identified as item number A079FA02407, Halloween Wind Spinner Decoration. The merchandise consists of an assortment of four hanging polyester decorations (witch head, black cat, Frankenstein head and a jack-o’-lantern) that measure approximately 26” in length and are attached by string to assorted colored swirl-shaped “bodies.” A hook is attached to the top of each three-dimensional decoration for hanging the article outside. When the wind blows, it forces the wind spinners to rotate in the breeze. The Halloween Wind Spinner 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 A079FA02407, Halloween Wind Spinner 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.

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N036282 August 27, 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 Wind Spinner Decoration from China. Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated August 20, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a photograph of merchandise identified as item number A079FA02407, Halloween Wind Spinner Decoration. The merchandise consists of an assortment of four hanging polyester decorations (witch head, black cat, Frankenstein head and a jack-o’-lantern) that measure approximately 26” in length and are attached by string to assorted colored swirl-shaped “bodies.” A hook is attached to the top of each three-dimensional decoration for hanging the article outside. When the wind blows, it forces the wind spinners to rotate in the breeze. The Halloween Wind Spinner 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 A079FA02407, Halloween Wind Spinner 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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