In the Jan. 17, 2024, Customs Bulletin and Decisions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reclassified plastic-coated paper cards used to play various games as playing cards under HTSUS 9504.40.00 (duty-free) rather than as other games under HTSUS 9504.90.9080 (duty-free).
CBP explains that the Harmonized System Committee’s stated intent behind the subheading provision for playing cards is to cover card games of all kinds, not just those played with a standard deck of four suits. In addition, it has been CBP’s practice to classify all types of playing cards under HTSUS 9504.40.00.
Ruling HQ H331822 will revoke rulings NY N319955 and HQ 088829 and modify rulings NY N319421 and NY L88167 to reflect this change, effective with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after March 18, 2024.
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