The tariff classification of a stuffed toy from China.
Issued April 4, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.41.0010
Headings: 9503
Product description
You are requesting the tariff classification on a stuffed animal toy, specifically a stuffed toy moose. The toy is constructed of textile materials stated to be: 65% acrylic and 35% polyester. The toy is completely stuffed with traditional textile materials and is therefore classified in the provision for stuffed toys in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The toy moose is blue and pink in color, is designed in a sitting position and has an amusing appearance.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the stuffed toy animal (moose) will be 9503.41.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Toys representing animals or non-human creatures…and parts and accessories thereof: Stuffed toys and parts and accessories thereof…Stuffed toys.
Full text
NY F84861 April 4, 2000 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 F84861 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.41.0010 Lisa Pulisciano Chase, Leavitt & Co. Customhouse Brokers 10 Dana Street Portland, Maine 04112 RE: The tariff classification of a stuffed toy from China. Dear Ms. Pulisciano: In your letter dated March 27, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on behalf of Maine Patchwork. You are requesting the tariff classification on a stuffed animal toy, specifically a stuffed toy moose. The toy is constructed of textile materials stated to be: 65% acrylic and 35% polyester. The toy is completely stuffed with traditional textile materials and is therefore classified in the provision for stuffed toys in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The toy moose is blue and pink in color, is designed in a sitting position and has an amusing appearance. The applicable subheading for the stuffed toy animal (moose) will be 9503.41.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Toys representing animals or non-human creatures…and parts and accessories thereof: Stuffed toys and parts and accessories thereof…Stuffed 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
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