The tariff classification of a "wrist purse"toy animal figure from Indonesia or the Philippines.

NY 881336 January 15, 1993 CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 881336 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 95-3.41.1000 Ms. Barbara Welley Appluase, Inc. 6101 Varied Avenue P.O. Box 4183 Woodland Hills, CA 91365-4183 RE: The tariff classification of a "wrist purse"toy animal figure from Indonesia or the Philippines. Dear Ms. Welley: 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 : December 16, 1992 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample is a textile representation of a character fromt he television show "Sesame Street". The non- human creature measures approximately four inches in height and is composed of knit pile fabric with plastic eyes. The figure is fully stuffed with textile material woven fabric is added to the back of the figure forming a small pouch secured by a hook and loop type closure. An elasicized strap is sewn on the figure, permitting attachment to a child's wrist. The space formed by the pouch is minimal; the item is considered a stuffed toy creature for tarifff classification purposes. HTS PROVISION : Toys representing animals or non-human creatures, stuffed. HTS SUBHEADING : 9503.41.1000 RATE OF DUTY : 6.8 percent ad valorem DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading *, HTS, which are products of *, are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. OTHER : The sample(s) will be returned as requested. 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