The tariff classification of a Spellbox from Australia

NY 894512 March 2, 1994 CLA-2-83:S:N:N3:113 894512 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.10.0000 Ms. Lisa Thompson Spellbox Pty., Ltd. P.O. Box 457 Prahran, Victoria 3181 Australia RE: The tariff classification of a Spellbox from Australia Dear Ms. Thompson: In your letter dated January 31, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a Spellbox, containing items used in a magic ritual to mend a broken heart. The box contains 2 clay talismans, a candle, incense, a feather, bells, a scroll, herbs, straw and rose petals. Each item has an equal function in the performance of the ritual. None of the items predominates over the others. The applicable subheading for the Spellbox will be 8306.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, non-electric, of base metal. 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