The tariff classification of a "Wood Bead Garland" from China.

N048263 January 7, 2009 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N2:225 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.1500 Ms. Colleen O’Shea-Moran Darice Inc. 13000 Darice Parkway, Park 82 Strongville, Ohio 44149 RE: The tariff classification of a “Wood Bead Garland” from China. Dear Ms. O’Shea-Moran: In your letter dated December 23, 2008, on behalf of Lamrite West Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of a “Wood Bead Garland” identified as item number 2615-06. The sample consists of burgundy colored wood beads that simulate holly berries that are strung together in a garland that measures approximately 1-1/2” in diameter x 9’ in length, You state in your ruling request that the “Wood Bead Garland” will be used during the holiday season for trimming Christmas trees. The article is packaged in a plastic sleeve with a cardboard header that depicts holly leaves and holly berries and the words, “HOLIDAY TRIMMINGS.” Your sample is being returned upon your request. The applicable subheading for the “Wood Bead Garland” identified as item number 2615-06 will be 9505.10.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Of wood." 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