The tariff classification of #971566 Space Adventure Electronic Vinyl Playmat from China
Issued April 14, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.90.0030
Headings: 9503
Product description
The submitted article is a vinyl electronic playmat with six (6) free-wheeling space vehicles. The playmat measures approximately 20 inches wide and 13 inches deep. Printed on the surface of the mat is a simulated space battle scene. The mat also has eight (8) sensors embedded in it and a rectangular sound mechanism attached to its front. The sound mechanism is powered by two (2) "AA" penlight batteries. The six (6) space vehicles are multi-colored and measures approximately 2 1/2 inches x 2 inches. When the space vehicles are moved across the surface of the mat, the sensors are activated, and eight (8) different "space-like" sound are emitted from the sound mechanism.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the # 971566 Space Adventure Electronic Vinyl Playmat 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 B83659 April 14, 1997 CLA-2-95:LA:S:T:1:3:D14-B83659 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 #971566 Space Adventure Electronic Vinyl Playmat from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated March 17, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the subject article was submitted with your inquiry. The submitted article is a vinyl electronic playmat with six (6) free-wheeling space vehicles. The playmat measures approximately 20 inches wide and 13 inches deep. Printed on the surface of the mat is a simulated space battle scene. The mat also has eight (8) sensors embedded in it and a rectangular sound mechanism attached to its front. The sound mechanism is powered by two (2) "AA" penlight batteries. The six (6) space vehicles are multi-colored and measures approximately 2 1/2 inches x 2 inches. When the space vehicles are moved across the surface of the mat, the sensors are activated, and eight (8) different "space-like" sound are emitted from the sound mechanism. The applicable subheading for the # 971566 Space Adventure Electronic Vinyl Playmat 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 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. Sincerely, Aileen Colon Acting Port Director Los Angeles
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