CLA-2-39:OT:RR:NC:N4:422
Ms. Sally Liao
Pan Asian Creations Limited
Unit 713, 7/F, Tower 1, Harbor Center
1 Hok Cheung Street
Hunghom, Hong Kong
RE: The tariff classification of a plastic marquee ornament with LED illumination from China
Dear Ms. Liao:
In your letter dated October 27, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted illustration depicts an item that is identified as a 12 Inch LED Illuminated Marquee Style Sea-Anchor, Item# 6799120008. There are variations of this item that are identified as either 670112563 or 670112494, with the sole distinction being that of color. The item is made of plastic, has a flat bottom that enables it to sit on a flat surface and is in the shape of an anchor. There are 14 light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are situated on the anchor and are powered by 3 included AAA batteries.
This item is considered to be a composite good within the meaning of General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3. Even after the batteries are depleted and the LEDs are not powered on, the plastic ornament can still serve as a decoration. Therefore, it is the opinion of this office that the plastic ornament provides this item with the essential character within the meaning of GRI 3(b).
The applicable subheading for Item# 6799120008 (670112563 and/or 670112494) will be 3926.40.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of plastics…: statuettes and other ornamental articles…other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
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 Gary Kalus at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division