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The tariff classification of a toy monster figure from China.
Issued December 15, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.49.0020
Headings: 9503
Product description
The tariff classification of a toy monster figure from China.
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NY 804949 December 15, 1994 CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 804949 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0020 Brian J. O'Shea McKenna & Cuneo 1575 Eye Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 RE: The tariff classification of a toy monster figure from China. Dear Mr. O'Shea: In your letter dated December 5, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Simon Marketing, Inc. The merchandise consists of a hollow molded toy plastic figure representing a nonhuman imaginary creature. The figure measures about 1.77 centimeters in height. The toy creature wears a detachable Viking plastic hat, with two horns. The hat is attached to the figure by means of a peg which snaps into holes on the creature's head. In addition, the toy will include a molded plastic teddy bear likeness approximately 1/4 the size of the creature figure which snaps into a hole in the chest of the creature. The head portion of the toy figure has a hinge at the back of its neck. This permits a child to tilt the head open to access the hollow chamber formed by the creature's body. The toy will be individually packaged in a clear polybag that will be printed in China with product information. A three- page printed coupon leaflet will be packaged with the toy. This article, incorporating comical features, bright colors and an overall whimsical appearance, is considered a toy plaything used for the amusement of children. The applicable subheading for the toy, WRIN No. 5737-06, will be 9503.49.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "other toys...: toys representing animals or non- human creatures (for example, robots and monsters) and parts and accessories thereof: other, toys not having a spring mechanism: other." The rate of duty will be 6.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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