N299193 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of snowflake ornaments from China.

Issued July 26, 2018 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.10.2500

Headings: 9505

Product description

You submitted photographs and a detailed description for CVS item numbers 382950, 383009, 382983, identified as a “3 Pack of Snowflake Christmas Tree Ornaments.” The plastic snowflakes are green, red and gold, respectively, and packaged in a clear plastic box. Each snowflake has a hanging loop on top. You have stated that these snowflake ornaments are designed as hanging Christmas tree ornaments, and have provided a photograph showing them being advertised and sold specifically as Christmas tree hanging ornaments. The “3 Pack of Snowflake Christmas Tree Ornaments” is advertised, marketed and sold only at Christmas as Christmas tree hanging ornaments.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for CVS item numbers 382950, 383009, 382983 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.

Full text

N299193 July 26, 2018 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Mr. Joseph Kenny Geodis USA Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of snowflake ornaments from China. Dear Mr. Kenny: In your letter dated July 19, 2018, on behalf of CVS Pharmacy, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted photographs and a detailed description for CVS item numbers 382950, 383009, 382983, identified as a “3 Pack of Snowflake Christmas Tree Ornaments.” The plastic snowflakes are green, red and gold, respectively, and packaged in a clear plastic box. Each snowflake has a hanging loop on top. You have stated that these snowflake ornaments are designed as hanging Christmas tree ornaments, and have provided a photograph showing them being advertised and sold specifically as Christmas tree hanging ornaments. The “3 Pack of Snowflake Christmas Tree Ornaments” is advertised, marketed and sold only at Christmas as Christmas tree hanging ornaments. The applicable subheading for CVS item numbers 382950, 383009, 382983 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 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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