N298129 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of party decorations from China.

Issued June 28, 2018 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.90.4000

Headings: 9505

Product description

You submitted photographs and a detailed description for an assortment consisting of a round tissue paper honeycomb egg and a round tissue paper honeycomb carrot, identified as SKU 3795810. Each decoration measures approximately 14.5” in height x 4.5” in diameter. The decorations are packaged flat and take their shape by pulling both ends together. The honeycomb decorations are made of delicate tissue paper that rips easily with casual handling and cannot be refolded, stored and reused. The honeycomb decorations are designed for one-time use only as disposable party decorations.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for SKU 3795810 will be 9505.90.4000, 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: Other: Confetti, paper spirals or streamers, party favors and noisemakers; parts and accessories thereof.

Full text

N298129 June 28, 2018 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.4000 Ms. Linda G. Rothfield Pier 1 Imports 100 Pier 1 Place Fort Worth, TX 76102 RE: The tariff classification of party decorations from China. Dear Ms. Rothfield: In your letter dated June 20, 2018, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted photographs and a detailed description for an assortment consisting of a round tissue paper honeycomb egg and a round tissue paper honeycomb carrot, identified as SKU 3795810. Each decoration measures approximately 14.5” in height x 4.5” in diameter. The decorations are packaged flat and take their shape by pulling both ends together. The honeycomb decorations are made of delicate tissue paper that rips easily with casual handling and cannot be refolded, stored and reused. The honeycomb decorations are designed for one-time use only as disposable party decorations. The applicable subheading for SKU 3795810 will be 9505.90.4000, 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: Other: Confetti, paper spirals or streamers, party favors and noisemakers; parts and accessories thereof.” 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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