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The tariff classification of an Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen, item # A073ZA00533, from China
Issued February 11, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.10.2500
Headings: 9505
Product description
You submitted a sample of the Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen, item # A073ZA00533, which is being returned upon your request. The Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen is comprised of 20% polyester, 20% polyester fiber filling, 40% plastic and 20% electrical components. The item measures approximately 18” in height x 10” in width and requires three “AA” batteries to operate. The item depicts two snowmen holding a bag of Christmas presents. When the bottom power switch is turned to “on”, the item plays the song “Winter Wonderland” as the snowmen heads gyrate to the music. The Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen will be used to decorate the home during the Christmas holiday to help create a festive atmosphere.
CBP rationale
a bag of Christmas presents. When the bottom power switch is turned to “on”, the item plays the song “Winter Wonderland” as the snowmen heads gyrate to the music. The Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen will be used to decorate the home during the Christmas holiday to help create a festive atmosphere. The applicable subheading for the Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen, item number A073ZA00533, will be 9505.10.2500, 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: Christmas ornaments: 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/.
Full text
N050357 February 11, 2009 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N2:225 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of an Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen, item # A073ZA00533, from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated January 26, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of the Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen, item # A073ZA00533, which is being returned upon your request. The Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen is comprised of 20% polyester, 20% polyester fiber filling, 40% plastic and 20% electrical components. The item measures approximately 18” in height x 10” in width and requires three “AA” batteries to operate. The item depicts two snowmen holding a bag of Christmas presents. When the bottom power switch is turned to “on”, the item plays the song “Winter Wonderland” as the snowmen heads gyrate to the music. The Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen will be used to decorate the home during the Christmas holiday to help create a festive atmosphere. The applicable subheading for the Antiphonal Singing Christmas Snowmen, item number A073ZA00533, will be 9505.10.2500, 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: Christmas ornaments: 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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