N259196 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of “Temporary Jewelry Tattoos” from China.

Issued November 25, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 4908.90.0000

Headings: 4908

Product description

The ruling was requested on an item described as “Temporary Jewelry Tattoos”. The items are temporary jewelry tattoos designed to be worn on the skin until washed away. The item is printed on paper with bronzing, silver foil, additional colors and glue. The tattoos are transferred to one’s body by wetting the tattoo thoroughly and pressing it against the skin.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the temporary tattoos will be 4908.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Transfers (decalcomanias): Other.

Full text

N259196 November 25, 2014 CLA-2-49:OT:RR:NC:N4: 234 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4908.90.0000 Dennis Francis Bruning Bruning International Corporation 275 Centre Street, Unit 9 and 10 Holbrook, MA 02343 RE: The tariff classification of “Temporary Jewelry Tattoos” from China. Dear Mr. Bruning: In your letter dated November 12, 2014 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Literature and photographs were provided with your letter. The ruling was requested on an item described as “Temporary Jewelry Tattoos”. The items are temporary jewelry tattoos designed to be worn on the skin until washed away. The item is printed on paper with bronzing, silver foil, additional colors and glue. The tattoos are transferred to one’s body by wetting the tattoo thoroughly and pressing it against the skin. The applicable subheading for the temporary tattoos will be 4908.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Transfers (decalcomanias): 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 Albert Gamble at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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