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8043611994-12-13New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of a pine cone candle ring from the Philippines.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced

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Primary HTS Code

9505.10.5020

$9.6M monthly imports

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31 years

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Summary

The tariff classification of a pine cone candle ring from the Philippines.

Ruling Text

NY 804361 December 13, 1994 CLA-2-95:S:N:N6:343 804361 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.5020 Mr. Bernard D. Liberati Air Sea-M.F., Incorporated 320 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3883 RE: The tariff classification of a pine cone candle ring from the Philippines. Dear Mr. Liberati: In your letter dated October 26, 1994, on behalf of Don Wasserman Int'l, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of a pine cone candle ring , item # GRA006. It is 8" in diameter with a 3" opening in the middle. It is made primarily of pine cones, decorated with artificial evergreen, holly leaves, artificial berries, other artificial fruit, red velvet bows and a simulated wrapped gift box. The applicable subheading for the pine cone candle ring will be 9505.10.5020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof, other, other. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport