The tariff classification of a toy Gargoyle figure and a Spooky Shadow Light from China.
Issued February 27, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9405.40.8000, 9503.41.0010
Product description
The merchandise consists of a plastic toy reproduction of a Gargoyle figure and a Spooky Shadow Light. The Gargoyle, item number 653214, features lighted eyes operated by batteries and the Spooky Shadows Light, item number 653326, is a revolving shadow projection light that is operated by two C batteries.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Gargoyle with Lighted Eyes will be 9503.49.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures and parts and accessories thereof: other, toys not having a spring mechanism: other. The applicable subheading for the Spooky Shadow Light will be 9405.40.8000, HTS, which provides for lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included.
Full text
NY A80465 February 27, 1996 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A80465 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.41.0010; 9405.40.8000 Maryanne Day The Paper Magic Group, Inc. P.O. Box 977 Scranton, PA 18501-0977 RE: The tariff classification of a toy Gargoyle figure and a Spooky Shadow Light from China. Dear Ms. Day: In your letter dated February 14, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of a plastic toy reproduction of a Gargoyle figure and a Spooky Shadow Light. The Gargoyle, item number 653214, features lighted eyes operated by batteries and the Spooky Shadows Light, item number 653326, is a revolving shadow projection light that is operated by two C batteries. The applicable subheading for the Gargoyle with Lighted Eyes will be 9503.49.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures and parts and accessories thereof: other, toys not having a spring mechanism: other. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the Spooky Shadow Light will be 9405.40.8000, HTS, which provides for lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included...: other electric lamps and lighting fittings: of base metal: other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 percent ad valorem. 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 Tom McKenna at 212-466-5475. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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