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NY D88359





March 17, 1999

CLA-2-95:D13 D88359

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000

Ms. Lisa Peterman
Consolidated Stores Inc.
Dept 80004
300 Phillipi Road
Columbus, Ohio 43228-1310

RE: The tariff classification of a Happy St. Patricks Day Outdoor Sign made in China.

Dear Ms. Peterman:

In a letter dated February 19, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling on a Happy St. Patricks Day Outdoor Sign. Two samples were provided.

Sample #1, item #80203 is an outdoor sign approximately 12.5" X 14.5". This article is barrel shaped and made from with a cardboard frame covered in a weatherproof vinyl film. There is a plastic stake included in the package. The stake fits into a slot in the back of the sign and allows the sign to be place on the lawn for display. Depicted on the front of the sign is a barrel, a colorful rainbow, and two leprechauns. The words Happy St. Patricks Day are printed across the front of the sign.

Sample #2, also identified as item #80203 is an outdoor sign approximately 14" X 15" in the shape of a shamrock. This shamrock is made with a cardboard frame covered in green weatherproof vinyl. It also comes with a plastic stake used for placing the sign on the lawn. Printed across the shamrock are the words: Kiss Me Im Irish.

The applicable subheading for the Happy St. Patricks Day Outdoor Signs will be 9505.90.6000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles; other; other. The rate of duty is 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.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey R. Walgreen
Port Director

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