The tariff classification of Christmas tree ornaments fromTaiwan.

NY 850063 March 13, 1990 CLA-2-95:S:N:N3G:343 850063 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.2500 Ms. Kristine L. Sharratt Attorney in Fact Norman G. Jensen, Inc. 3050 Metro Drive, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55425 RE: The tariff classification of Christmas tree ornaments from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Sharratt: In your letter dated February 27, 1990, on behalf of Dept. 56, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The three samples submitted with your request are identified as "Snowbabies" and are identifieid in Dept. 56, Inc. catalog as articles #7951-0, #7969-3 and #7980-4. All three ornaments are manufactured from bisque ceramic of a molded construction. The figurines consist of baby figures bundled in snowsuits, with distinctive human features. Each ornament is equipped with a plastic fish line string for the purpose of hanging the ornament on the tree. The applicable subheading for the Christmas tree ornaments will be 9505.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for festive, carnival or other entertainment articles... Articles for Christmas festivites...Christmas ornaments: other: other. The rate of duty will be 5 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