The tariff classification of ornaments completely covered with glass glitters from China
Issued June 13, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7018.90.5000
Headings: 7018
Product description
As per your request, these samples are being returned to you. The product under consideration, “Glitter Stars Vase Filler” - SKU #9899402, is a package of 20 decorative, star-shaped, ornaments (10 large, 2 ¼ ” in diameter and 10 small, 1 ¾” in diameter). Each ornament is composed of paperboard that is completely covered on both sides with glass “glitter.”
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the ornaments covered with glass glitters, SKU#9899402, will be 7018.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semiprecious stones and similar glass smallwares and articles thereof…other: other.
Full text
N218736 June 13, 2012 CLA-2-70:OT:RR:NC:N2:226 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7018.90.5000 Ms. Ruby Chan Willams-Sonoma, Inc. 151 Union Street San Francisco, CA 94111 RE: The tariff classification of ornaments completely covered with glass glitters from China Dear Ms. Chan: In your letter dated May 16, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Representative samples were submitted with your ruling request. As per your request, these samples are being returned to you. The product under consideration, “Glitter Stars Vase Filler” - SKU #9899402, is a package of 20 decorative, star-shaped, ornaments (10 large, 2 ¼ ” in diameter and 10 small, 1 ¾” in diameter). Each ornament is composed of paperboard that is completely covered on both sides with glass “glitter.” The applicable subheading for the ornaments covered with glass glitters, SKU#9899402, will be 7018.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semiprecious stones and similar glass smallwares and articles thereof…other: other. The rate of duty will be 6.6 percent ad valorem. 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 Jacob Bunin at (646) 733-3027. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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