F81666 F8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a "Spy Glove" made in China.

Issued November 29, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9503.90.0045

Headings: 9503

Product description

The article, “Spy Glove”, item #70026 is single glove made of manmade materials. The glove has three half fingers to allow for continuous play and for use on either the child’s right or left hand. The glove features a knit fabric that stretches in the palm area, and a hook and loop tab closure for adjusting or tightening at the wrist. The glove comes in one size packaged on a blister pack for ages 5 and up. Permanently attached to the top or back of the glove is a “spy tool kit”. The tool kit swivels left or right and consists of a flip-up mirror, a Morse code signal guide, a red LED signal light and a 2X telescope.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the “Spy Glove”, item #70026 will be 9503.90.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other toys, reduced-sized (“scale”) models an similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds, parts and accessories thereof; other, other toys and models.

Full text

PD F81666 February 15, 2018 CLA-2-95: D13 F81666 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0045 Ms. Jenette Stuart Kuehne & Nagel 150 West Hill Place Brisbane, California 94005-1216 RE: The tariff classification of a “Spy Glove” made in China. Dear Ms. Stuart: In a letter dated December 21, 1999, received by U.S. Customs on January 5, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Wild Planet Toys. A sample of the product was provided. The article, “Spy Glove”, item #70026 is single glove made of manmade materials. The glove has three half fingers to allow for continuous play and for use on either the child’s right or left hand. The glove features a knit fabric that stretches in the palm area, and a hook and loop tab closure for adjusting or tightening at the wrist. The glove comes in one size packaged on a blister pack for ages 5 and up. Permanently attached to the top or back of the glove is a “spy tool kit”. The tool kit swivels left or right and consists of a flip-up mirror, a Morse code signal guide, a red LED signal light and a 2X telescope. The applicable subheading for the “Spy Glove”, item #70026 will be 9503.90.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other toys, reduced-sized (“scale”) models an similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds, parts and accessories thereof; other, other toys and models. The rate of duty is 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, Jeffrey R. Walgreen Port Director Portland, Maine

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