N265567 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Christmas ornaments from China.

Issued June 16, 2015 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.10.1000, 9505.10.2500

Headings: 9505

Product description

You submitted samples of three ornaments identified as Glass Dome Décor, CVS item number 449625. Style A consist of a plastic Christmas tree decorated with ball ornaments that is enclosed in a bell jar type dome that measures approximately 6-1/2” in height and 3-3/4” in diameter at the circular base. Style B consists of a glass Santa Claus figurine holding a sack filled with gifts enclosed in the same sized bell jar dome as Style A. Style C consists of a glass snowman holding a candy cane enclosed in the same sized bell jar dome as Styles A and B. All of the domes have a small glass loop with a knotted loop of twine for hanging. The samples will be returned as requested.

CBP rationale

a sack filled with gifts enclosed in the same sized bell jar dome as Style A. Style C consists of a glass snowman holding a candy cane enclosed in the same sized bell jar dome as Styles A and B. All of the domes have a small glass loop with a knotted loop of twine for hanging. The samples will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for Style A of CVS item number 449625 will be 9505.10.2500, 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: Christmas ornaments: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for Styles B and C of CVS item number 449625 will be 9505.10.1000, 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: Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Of glass.” 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/.

Full text

N265567 June 16, 2015 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500; 9505.10.1000 Mr. David Prata OHL International at CVS Health Mail Code 1049 Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of Christmas ornaments from China. Dear Mr. Prata: In your letter dated June 4, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted samples of three ornaments identified as Glass Dome Décor, CVS item number 449625. Style A consist of a plastic Christmas tree decorated with ball ornaments that is enclosed in a bell jar type dome that measures approximately 6-1/2” in height and 3-3/4” in diameter at the circular base. Style B consists of a glass Santa Claus figurine holding a sack filled with gifts enclosed in the same sized bell jar dome as Style A. Style C consists of a glass snowman holding a candy cane enclosed in the same sized bell jar dome as Styles A and B. All of the domes have a small glass loop with a knotted loop of twine for hanging. The samples will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for Style A of CVS item number 449625 will be 9505.10.2500, 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: Christmas ornaments: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for Styles B and C of CVS item number 449625 will be 9505.10.1000, 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: Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Of glass.” 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 [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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