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The tariff classification of butterfly wings from China.
Issued October 3, 2019 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.90.6000
Headings: 9505
Product description
The submitted sample, style number OEM16-0737, Halloween Butterfly Cape Wings, are purple monarch butterfly wings. The wings have elastic bands that slide over the wearer’s shoulders and hold the wings in place, so that they can be worn like a cape. There are small elastic bands on the front corners of the wings that attach to the wearer’s wrists for additional stability. The butterfly wings are made of polyester woven fabric and sized for ages three and older.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style number OEM16-0737 will be 9505.90.6000, 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: Other.
Full text
N306422 October 3, 2019 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Ms. Kim Benedetto Seasons USA, Inc. 3434 Heather Lane Wantagh, NY 11793 RE: The tariff classification of butterfly wings from China. Dear Ms. Benedetto: In your letter dated September 13, 2019, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style number OEM16-0737, Halloween Butterfly Cape Wings, are purple monarch butterfly wings. The wings have elastic bands that slide over the wearer’s shoulders and hold the wings in place, so that they can be worn like a cape. There are small elastic bands on the front corners of the wings that attach to the wearer’s wrists for additional stability. The butterfly wings are made of polyester woven fabric and sized for ages three and older. The applicable subheading for style number OEM16-0737 will be 9505.90.6000, 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: 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. Please note that separate Federal Trade Commission marking requirements exist regarding country of origin, fiber content, and other information that must appear on many textile items. You should contact the Federal Trade Commission, Division of Enforcement, 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20580, for information on the applicability of these requirements to this item. Information can also be found at the FTC website www.ftc.gov. 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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