The tariff classification of the “Selfie Photo Props Kit” from China
Issued May 15, 2015 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.00.0073
Headings: 9503
Product description
A sample of the “Selfie Photo Props Kit,” SKU# FGI-13537-XXX, was received with your request. The item contains 7 sheets of perforated “props” printed on 8 ½” x 11 ¾” card-stock paper, 14 bamboo sticks, 6 mini colored pencils, a 7 ½” x 5 ½” oval dri-erase board, a dri-erase marker with eraser, paper tape and easy to follow instructions. The “props” consist of four sheets of pre-printed color headshots of characters from the Disney film “Frozen” with punch-outs of the names of the characters to be colored in. The remaining sheets contain other designs which can also be colored in. The dri-erase board is decorated with pre-printed snowflake designs and the hashtag (#) symbol. Children will derive amusement by using their imagination to assemble and choreograph their own “selfie” poses with their favorite Frozen character to create their own “social media buzz.” The “Selfie Photo Props Kit” is principally designed for the amusement of children 5 years of age and older.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Selfie Photo Props Kit,” will be 9503.00.0073, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys…dolls, other toys…puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof… ‘Children’s products’ as defined in 15 U.
Full text
N264148 May 15, 2015 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0073 Mr. Ray Reel National Pen Tennessee 342 Shelbyville Mills Road Shelbyville, TN 37160 RE: The tariff classification of the “Selfie Photo Props Kit” from China Dear Mr. Reel: In your letter dated April 22, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the “Selfie Photo Props Kit,” SKU# FGI-13537-XXX, was received with your request. The item contains 7 sheets of perforated “props” printed on 8 ½” x 11 ¾” card-stock paper, 14 bamboo sticks, 6 mini colored pencils, a 7 ½” x 5 ½” oval dri-erase board, a dri-erase marker with eraser, paper tape and easy to follow instructions. The “props” consist of four sheets of pre-printed color headshots of characters from the Disney film “Frozen” with punch-outs of the names of the characters to be colored in. The remaining sheets contain other designs which can also be colored in. The dri-erase board is decorated with pre-printed snowflake designs and the hashtag (#) symbol. Children will derive amusement by using their imagination to assemble and choreograph their own “selfie” poses with their favorite Frozen character to create their own “social media buzz.” The “Selfie Photo Props Kit” is principally designed for the amusement of children 5 years of age and older. The applicable subheading for the “Selfie Photo Props Kit,” will be 9503.00.0073, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys…dolls, other toys…puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof… ‘Children’s products’ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052: Other: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons: 3 to 12 years of age.” 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/. Importations of this product may be subject to the provisions of Section 133 of the Customs Regulations if they copy or simulate a registered trademark, trade name or copyright recorded with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. If you are an authorized importer of the product we recommend notifying your local CBP office prior to importation. 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 James Forkan at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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