The tariff classification of a non-human action figure from China.
Issued February 18, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.49.0025
Headings: 9503
GRI rules applied: GRI 3(b)
Product description
, your client. You are requesting the tariff classification on a non-human action figure, item number 11166, called the Hatchet. The Hatchet is part of an action figure assortment identified as “The Ultra Action Figure Assortment”. The main action figure is packaged with various grotesque body parts and two weapons. The main action figure is a hideous non-human creature. All parts of the Hatchet, item 11166, will be classified as 9503.49.0025, since the items, packaged together for retail sale, are considered a GRI 3(b) set with the essential character imparted by the main non-human action figure. The sample will be returned, as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Hatchet action figure assortment will be 9503.49.0025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Toys representing animals or non-human creatures.
Full text
NY D88034 February 18, 1999 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 D88034 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0025 Kathy Bartlett Norvanco Int’l. Inc. 21902 64th Ave. So. Kent, Washington 98032 RE: The tariff classification of a non-human action figure from China. Dear Ms. Bartlett: In your letter dated January 27, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on behalf of TMP International Inc., your client. You are requesting the tariff classification on a non-human action figure, item number 11166, called the Hatchet. The Hatchet is part of an action figure assortment identified as “The Ultra Action Figure Assortment”. The main action figure is packaged with various grotesque body parts and two weapons. The main action figure is a hideous non-human creature. All parts of the Hatchet, item 11166, will be classified as 9503.49.0025, since the items, packaged together for retail sale, are considered a GRI 3(b) set with the essential character imparted by the main non-human action figure. The sample will be returned, as requested. The applicable subheading for the Hatchet action figure assortment will be 9503.49.0025, 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.” 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 212-637-7015. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
Protest 2704-99-101967; "Troll Button Covers and Pencil Topper Trolls "
The tariff classification of a Chenille Blanket Bunny from Taiwan.
The tariff classification of four plastic wind-up robot cat toys from China.
The tariff classification of frames, flashlights, key rings, and toys from Hong Kong and Taiwan
The tariff classification of four plastic robot dog toys from China.
The tariff classification of five plastic toys with stands from China.
The tariff classification of four toys from China.
The tariff classification of a toy bookmark from China.
The tariff classification of three plastic toys representing cartoon characters from China.
The tariff classification of five plastic toys depicting animals from China.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.
Book a demo →