The tariff classification of a toy baton from China
Issued January 17, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.90.0030
Headings: 9503
Product description
called a "Tinsel Twirl Baton 22". The baton measures 22 inches in length and has a pink bulb tip at either end. The bulbs contain a rattle inside and multi colored streamers are attached to the outer surface. A pink foil garland, encased in a clear plastic tube, connects the two bulbs. The product is packaged in a poly bag with a cardboard header which indicates the country of origin.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "Tinsel Twirl Baton 22" will be 9503.90.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other toys (except models), not having a spring mechanism.
Full text
NY 817670 January 17, 1996 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC: 225 817670 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0030 Ms. Lori Aldinger Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a toy baton from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated December 15, 1995, received in this office on December 19, 1995, you requested a tariff classifi-cation ruling. The subject article is called a "Tinsel Twirl Baton 22". The baton measures 22 inches in length and has a pink bulb tip at either end. The bulbs contain a rattle inside and multi colored streamers are attached to the outer surface. A pink foil garland, encased in a clear plastic tube, connects the two bulbs. The product is packaged in a poly bag with a cardboard header which indicates the country of origin. The applicable subheading for the "Tinsel Twirl Baton 22" will be 9503.90.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other toys (except models), not having a spring mechanism. The rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 Alice J. Wong at 212-466-5538. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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