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The tariff classification of wooden building blocks and shapes from China
Issued January 24, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.30.4000
Headings: 9503
Product description
The tariff classification of wooden building blocks and shapes from China
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NY 859522 January 24, 1991 CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.30.4000 Mr. Wayne Garthwaite Humdinger International Ltd. P.O. Box 1956, Rockefeller Center New York, New York 10185 RE: The tariff classification of wooden building blocks and shapes from China Dear Mr. Garthwaite: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : January 10, 1991 ON BEHALF OF : Humdinger International Ltd. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The "Humdinger" is a 100 piece set of wooden building blocks and shapes of various sizes. HTS PROVISION : Other toys; other construction sets and constructional toys, and parts and accessories thereof: toy building blocks, bricks and shapes HTS SUBHEADING : 9503.30.4000 RATE OF DUTY : 6 percent ad valorem 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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