CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424
Mr. Mark D. Fuchs
Maranda Enterprises, LLC
6350 W. Donges Bay Road
Mequon, WI 53092
RE: The tariff classification of the Quadefy game from China
Dear Mr. Fuchs:
In your letter submitted June 16, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Photographs of the Quadefy game were received with your inquiry. The item consists of a wooden game board and 32 wooden game pieces, or cubes. The game, described as a three dimensional strategy game, is designed for two players. Each player takes a turn stacking the wooden game pieces on the board in an attempt to keep the game piece “in bounds.” To remain “in bounds” a player’s cubes must be on the board and no more that four cubes in height. The first player who forces the opponent out of bounds wins the game. The game is designed so that there can never be a tie or a stalemate, the rules only allow for one winner.
The applicable subheading for the Quadefy game will be 9504.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles for arcade, table or parlor games…; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other: Chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts thereof (including their boards);…poker chips and dice.” 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 James Forkan at (646) 733-3025.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division