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The tariff classification of Sha-Co cards from China
Issued February 17, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9504.40.0000
Headings: 9504
Product description
You are requesting the tariff classification on a deck of 52 cards that will be marketed and sold as Sha-Co cards and used in a card game of the same name. It is a children’s card game that will enable them to learn about colors and shapes. Each card deck is comprised of 52 cards with various assorted shapes and colors on each card. The proper classification will be in Chapter 95 of the HTSUS in the provision for playing cards. An illustration was submitted, in lieu of a sample.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Sha-Co card game, no item number designated, will be 9504.40.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games…parts and accessories thereof: playing cards.
Full text
NY R03226 February 17, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 R03226 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.40.0000 Jeffrey P. Bein Neese Products 3104 E. Camelback Rd. #530 Phoenix, AZ 85016 RE: The tariff classification of Sha-Co cards from China Dear Mr. Bein: In your letter dated February 6, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a deck of 52 cards that will be marketed and sold as Sha-Co cards and used in a card game of the same name. It is a children’s card game that will enable them to learn about colors and shapes. Each card deck is comprised of 52 cards with various assorted shapes and colors on each card. The proper classification will be in Chapter 95 of the HTSUS in the provision for playing cards. An illustration was submitted, in lieu of a sample. The applicable subheading for the Sha-Co card game, no item number designated, will be 9504.40.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games…parts and accessories thereof: playing cards. 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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