The tariff classification of plastic neck bolts from Hong Kong

NY 816818 December 18, 1995 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC: 225 816818 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6090 Ms. Tammie A. Howell Collegeville/Imagineering L.P. 6025 W. Monroe Phoenix, Arizona 85043 RE: The tariff classification of plastic neck bolts from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Howell: In your letter dated November 29, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of "Neck Bolts", item #11355BPI, was submitted with your inquiry. The neck bolts are made of plastic and intended to be applied to a person's head or neck, via a paper adhesive, for use in dressing up on Halloween. Upon importation the neck bolts will be blister packed with five shades of creamy makeup, an applicator sponge/brush and sponge section. This ruling pertains exclusively to the "neck bolts" when imported separately in bulk. The applicable subheading for the "Neck Bolts", item #11355BPI will be 9505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive, carnival or other entertainment articles: parts and accessories thereof: other: other: other. The rate of duty in 1995 and 1996 will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 Alice J. Wong at 212-466-5538. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director, National Commodity Specialist Division