The tariff classification of a party decoration from China.
Issued August 22, 2024 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.90.4000
Headings: 9505
Product description
You submitted a sample and a detailed description of an item identified as “2025 Grad Scene Setter 2pc BSG,” item number 671580-2025, which consists of a flimsy, wall-hanging party decoration. The item consists of two thin plastic sheets that measure approximately 65" high by 32.5" wide, that can be affixed to a wall with double-sided tape. Each sheet has graduation-themed black and gold printed imagery, including graduation caps, tassels, confetti, and stars. When placed side by side, the two sheets show a message at the top that reads “Congrats 2025.” This fragile decoration is designed for one-time use as a disposable party decoration. The time will be marketed and sold as a graduation party decoration.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “2025 Grad Scene Settler 2pc BGS,” item number 671580-2025, 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
N342178 August 22, 2024 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.4000 Mr. Ken Park Amscan Inc. 1 Celebration Square Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 RE: The tariff classification of a party decoration from China. Dear Mr. Park:In your letter dated August 20, 2024, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample and a detailed description of an item identified as “2025 Grad Scene Setter 2pc BSG,” item number 671580-2025, which consists of a flimsy, wall-hanging party decoration. The item consists of two thin plastic sheets that measure approximately 65" high by 32.5" wide, that can be affixed to a wall with double-sided tape. Each sheet has graduation-themed black and gold printed imagery, including graduation caps, tassels, confetti, and stars. When placed side by side, the two sheets show a message at the top that reads “Congrats 2025.” This fragile decoration is designed for one-time use as a disposable party decoration. The time will be marketed and sold as a graduation party decoration. The applicable subheading for the “2025 Grad Scene Settler 2pc BGS,” item number 671580-2025, 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP. 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 Sandra Carlson at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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