CLA-2-83:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:121
Ms. Johanna Fritsche
Ysenberg E.U.
Tschapina 10
Burserberg, Austria 6707
RE: The tariff classification of cigar bands from Austria
Dear Ms. Fritsche:
In your letter dated September 4, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration is several styles of cigar bands. Each cigar band comprises a decorative, base metal emblem on a leather strap that closes with a magnetic clasp. Each comes in a fitted, calfskin case. Its only purpose is to ornament the cigar while unlit; it is removed from the cigar when smoked. Models number 1, 3 and 4 will be imported either with or without engravings. Model Sport can incorporate an emblem signifying any type of sport (the picture submitted includes an emblem designed in the shape of a soccer ball).
The applicable subheading for the cigar bands with base metal emblems will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal…statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will be free.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 Barbara Kaiser at (646) 733-3024.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division