CBP Ruling N330550 — The tariff classification of a Christmas decoration from China.

Tariff classification

Headings: 9505

Product description

You submitted a photograph of an item identified as the Holiday Style Water Globe, style number 317-1212, which consists of a clear glass globe filled with plastic “snow” and distilled water set on a circular agglomerated stone base. Inside the globe is a winter scene also made of agglomerated stone featuring representations of evergreen trees and a grouping of deer. The black base features the words “Merry Christmas” prominently in large gold letters surrounded by stars. The globe measures approximately 4” in diameter by 3.34” in height. The base measures approximately 3.62” in diameter by 2.13” in height. When the item is shaken, the globe’s interior is filled with simulated falling snow. The article is marketed and sold exclusively as a decoration for Christmas.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Holiday Style Water Globe, style number 317-1212 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

N330550 January 31, 2023 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Ms.Yolanda Lau Eagle Resources Trading LTD 15F, Yinlong Building No. 258 Dongdu RoadXiamen, FujianChina RE: The tariff classification of a Christmas decoration from China. Dear Ms. Lau: In your letter dated January 30, 2023, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a photograph of an item identified as the Holiday Style Water Globe, style number 317-1212, which consists of a clear glass globe filled with plastic “snow” and distilled water set on a circular agglomerated stone base. Inside the globe is a winter scene also made of agglomerated stone featuring representations of evergreen trees and a grouping of deer. The black base features the words “Merry Christmas” prominently in large gold letters surrounded by stars. The globe measures approximately 4” in diameter by 3.34” in height. The base measures approximately 3.62” in diameter by 2.13” in height. When the item is shaken, the globe’s interior is filled with simulated falling snow. The article is marketed and sold exclusively as a decoration for Christmas. The applicable subheading for the Holiday Style Water Globe, style number 317-1212 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 at https://hts.usitc.gov/current This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection 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, please contact National Import Specialist Sandra Carlson at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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