CBP Ruling N172915: The tariff classification of a Santa Suit Bottle Dressing Sleeve from China.

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N1 N172915 (July 8, 2011)

Tariff classification

Headings: 9505

Product description

You submitted a sample of a Santa Suit Bottle Dressing Sleeve, identified as item number 430331. The article consists of a textile bottle sleeve that replicates the traditional red suit worn by Santa Claus, including faux fur trim at the neck, sternum, cuffs and hem, and a black belt with gold buckle attached around the waist. The suit has openings at both the top and bottom to facilitate sliding over the neck of a bottle and covering the bottle. Also included, is a red triangular-shaped textile hat that is color-coordinated with the Santa Claus suit, with faux fur trim at the cuff and a white pom-pom at the end. This hat fits snugly over the bottle cap to help conceal it. The Santa Suit Bottle Dressing Sleeve is not a functional article that is designed to help carry a bottle or is insulated to keep the bottle’s contents warm/cold. It is purely a decorative article that will be marketed and sold for the Christmas holiday. Your sample is being returned as requested.

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N172915 July 8, 2011 CLA-2-95:RR:OT:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Mr. Brian G. Pearce Barthco International Division of OHL One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a Santa Suit Bottle Dressing Sleeve from China. Dear Mr. Pearce: In your letter dated June 23, 2011, on behalf of CVS/Pharmacy, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of a Santa Suit Bottle Dressing Sleeve, identified as item number 430331. The article consists of a textile bottle sleeve that replicates the traditional red suit worn by Santa Claus, including faux fur trim at the neck, sternum, cuffs and hem, and a black belt with gold buckle attached around the waist. The suit has openings at both the top and bottom to facilitate sliding over the neck of a bottle and covering the bottle. Also included, is a red triangular-shaped textile hat that is color-coordinated with the Santa Claus suit, with faux fur trim at the cuff and a white pom-pom at the end. This hat fits snugly over the bottle cap to help conceal it. The Santa Suit Bottle Dressing Sleeve is not a functional article that is designed to help carry a bottle or is insulated to keep the bottle’s contents warm/cold. It is purely a decorative article that will be marketed and sold for the Christmas holiday. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the Santa Suit Bottle Dressing Sleeve, identified as item number 430331, will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), "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 the 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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