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K859722004-05-19New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of pumpkins from China.

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

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Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-03 · Updates monthly

Summary

The tariff classification of pumpkins from China.

Ruling Text

NY K85972 May 19, 2004 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 K85972 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Mr. Randy Williams Seasons USA, Inc. 18644 E. Powers Lane Aurora, CO 80015 RE: The tariff classification of pumpkins from China. Dear Mr. Williams: In your letter dated May 4, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted photographs of style number 19219, UL 19” Sparkling Pumpkin with Outdoor UL Plug In, style number 19216, UL 19” Sparkling Pumpkin with Outdoor UL Plug In, style number 19215, UL 19” Sparkling Pumpkin, style number 19214, UL 17” Sparkling Pumpkin, and style number 19097, 15” x 15” EVA Sparkling Pumpkin w/ Outdoor UL Plug In. All of the styles depict pumpkins of various sizes with jack-o’-lantern faces that are made of 100% ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) with lamp bases that are made of 100% acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic. When the pumpkins are plugged into an electrical outlet, the jack-o’-lantern faces are illuminated. The articles are intended as decorations for the home for the Halloween holiday. The applicable subheading for style number 19219, UL 19” Sparkling Pumpkin with Outdoor UL Plug In, style number 19216, UL 19” Sparkling Pumpkin with Outdoor UL Plug In, style number 19215, UL 19” Sparkling Pumpkin, style number 19214, UL 17” Sparkling Pumpkin, and style number 19097, 15” x 15” EVA Sparkling Pumpkin w/ Outdoor UL Plug In, will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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