The tariff classification of playing cards and storage tin from Taiwan

NY L83217 March 9, 2005 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 L83217 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.40.0000 Mr. Ralph Saunders Deringer Logistics Consulting Group 1 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 225 Rouses Point, NY 12979 RE: The tariff classification of playing cards and storage tin from Taiwan Dear Mr. Saunders: In your letter dated February 24, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on behalf of Car Freshner Corp., your client. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as playing cards that will be packaged and sold in a fitted metal container. There is no style number indicated for this item. The playing cards will be classified on the basis of GRI 1 and the storage tin will be considered packing, dutiable with its contents. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office. The applicable subheading for the playing cards in a storage tin (no style number shown) will be 9504.40.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games…parts and accessories thereof: playing cards. 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division