N121537 N1 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a Lighted Easter Egg Decoration from China.

Issued September 3, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.90.6000

Headings: 9505

Product description

You submitted a sample of a Lighted Easter Egg Decoration identified as item number A081EA00405. The article consists of a green ethylene vinyl acetate faux egg that measures approximately 4” in height x 2-7/8” in diameter, and is decorated with three miniature pink fabric flowers and a three-dimensional white fabric bunny glued to the top. The bunny measures approximately 3-7/8” in height x 3” across x 1-1/2” in thickness, and has a whimsical expression on its face. Housed within the egg are electrical components that when activated, by turning on a switch located on the bottom of the egg, illuminates the egg, but does not illuminate the surrounding area. The Lighted Easter Egg Decoration is marketed and sold purely as a decoration for the Easter holiday, and will also be imported in pink and blue colors. Your sample is being returned upon your request.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Lighted Easter Egg Decoration identified as item number A081EA00405 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

N121537 September 3, 2010 CLA-2-95 OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Mr. Troy D. Crago-Edwards Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a Lighted Easter Egg Decoration from China. Dear Mr. Crago-Edwards: In your letter dated August 26, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of a Lighted Easter Egg Decoration identified as item number A081EA00405. The article consists of a green ethylene vinyl acetate faux egg that measures approximately 4” in height x 2-7/8” in diameter, and is decorated with three miniature pink fabric flowers and a three-dimensional white fabric bunny glued to the top. The bunny measures approximately 3-7/8” in height x 3” across x 1-1/2” in thickness, and has a whimsical expression on its face. Housed within the egg are electrical components that when activated, by turning on a switch located on the bottom of the egg, illuminates the egg, but does not illuminate the surrounding area. The Lighted Easter Egg Decoration is marketed and sold purely as a decoration for the Easter holiday, and will also be imported in pink and blue colors. Your sample is being returned upon your request. The applicable subheading for the Lighted Easter Egg Decoration identified as item number A081EA00405 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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