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The tariff classification of a "Foam Brain and Heart" from China.
Issued April 8, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.90.0030
Headings: 9503
Product description
With your letter you submitted a sample of your item number 962606 "Foam Heart". In your letter
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the "Foam Brain and Heart" 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
PD A81640 April 8, 1996 CLA-2-95:NEW:TCB II:DO5-A81640 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0030 Mr. Michael Rosbach Rite Aid Corporation P.O. Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a "Foam Brain and Heart" from China. Dear Mr. Rosbach: In your letter dated March 18, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. With your letter you submitted a sample of your item number 962606 "Foam Heart". In your letter you state that the article will also be available in the shape of a foam brain. The heart is red in color, and the brain will be colored both red and white. Both items will be made of polyurethane. The applicable subheading for the "Foam Brain and Heart" 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 applicable rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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, Kathleen M. Haage Area Director New York/Newark Area
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