Background

In the May 22, 2024, Customs Bulletin and Decisions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reclassifying an inflatable lawn ornament as a festive article under HTSUS 9505.10.40 (duty-free) rather than as a made-up article under HTSUS 6307.90.9891 (7 percent duty). Ruling NY N325599 will be revoked to reflect this change, effective with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after July 22.

The item at issue is an inflatable snowman with a red scarf with snowflake pattern and a sprig of holly leaves and red berries on the scarf. CBP had originally ruled that a snowman is a seasonal motif, as is the appearance of red berries, and that neither is specially linked to any particular holiday. However, CBP now states that while it would not be aberrant to display a snowman figure outside the Christmas season, the holly leaves and red berries are a motif traditionally closely associated with Christmas and used or displayed principally during that season.

For more information on how to seek or utilize classification and other rulings, please contact attorney Deb Stern at (305) 894-1007 or via email.

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