N036545 N0 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Halloween Hanging Decoration from China.

Issued September 3, 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 an article identified as item number A079FA02544, Halloween Hanging Decoration. The article consists of a decoration made of 100% iron that consists of a hanger with the word “eek” dangling down from the hanger. A black bat is attached to the first letter “e” in the word “eek.” The decoration measures approximately 8-3/4” in height x 6-1/2” in length x ¾” in thickness and has a loop on top for hanging. The Halloween Hanging Decoration is intended for use as a household hanging decoration to help create a scary environment for the Halloween holiday.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for item number A079FA02544, Halloween Hanging 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

N036545 September 3, 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 Hanging Decoration from China. Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated August 26, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a photograph of an article identified as item number A079FA02544, Halloween Hanging Decoration. The article consists of a decoration made of 100% iron that consists of a hanger with the word “eek” dangling down from the hanger. A black bat is attached to the first letter “e” in the word “eek.” The decoration measures approximately 8-3/4” in height x 6-1/2” in length x ¾” in thickness and has a loop on top for hanging. The Halloween Hanging Decoration is intended for use as a household hanging decoration to help create a scary environment for the Halloween holiday. The applicable subheading for item number A079FA02544, Halloween Hanging 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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