B87630 B8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a game machine from China.

Issued July 22, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9504.90.4000

Headings: 9504

Product description

The merchandise consists of an electronic hand-held game identified as item #A0740, I.Q. Trivia Master. The electronic game is programmed with over 2000 trivia questions covering eight categories accessed through three different game formats. The game offers ten skill levels and 1 and 2 player modes.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the I.Q. Trivia Master will be 9504.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Articles for arcade, table or parlor games, including pinball machines, bagatelle, billiards and special tables for casino games;.

Full text

NY B87630 July 22, 1997 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 B87630 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.4000 A. Arndt Team Concepts North America, Ltd. 331 Eisenhower Lane South Lombard IL 60148 RE: The tariff classification of a game machine from China. Dear Mr. Arndt: In your letter dated July 8, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of an electronic hand-held game identified as item #A0740, I.Q. Trivia Master. The electronic game is programmed with over 2000 trivia questions covering eight categories accessed through three different game formats. The game offers ten skill levels and 1 and 2 player modes. The applicable subheading for the I.Q. Trivia Master will be 9504.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Articles for arcade, table or parlor games, including pinball machines, bagatelle, billiards and special tables for casino games;...: Other: game machines, other than coin- or token-operated; parts and accessories thereof." 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Tom McKenna at 212-466-5475. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Br. National Commodity Specialist Division

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