U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
9505.10.5000
$9.6M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
35 years
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The tariff classification of animated, lighted, Christmas display figures from Taiwan.
NY 852491 June 4, 1990 CLA-2-95:S:N:N3G:343 852491 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.10.5000 Ms. Carolyn Howard Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 702 S.W. 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716 RE: The tariff classification of animated, lighted, Christmas display figures from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Howard: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : May 8, 1990 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted samples are animated, lighted, Christmas display figures. Mrs. Santa (Style #89606), is a 24 inch figure clothed in a Christmas outfit. She carries a lighted candle. The 24" South Belle Red (Style #90661), is a figure of a girl wearing Christmas clothing, which includes a red, lace trimmed bonnet. She carries a lighted candle. Both styles possess double arm and head motion. HTS PROVISION : Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: other: other. HTS SUBHEADING : 9505.10.5000 RATE OF DUTY : 5.8 percent ad valorem 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