10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a plastic toy from China
Issued December 5, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardG8 G84311 (December 5, 2000)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.90.0045
Headings: 9503
Product description
One sample of the “Dalmatian in a Plastic Igloo,” Wrin No. 02520-015E, was submitted to this office. The article is a plastic toy depicting an igloo with a partial Dalmatian figure lying in the entryway. The igloo measures approximately 2 ¼” in height and 2 ½” in diameter. The upper body of the dog, including the head and front paws, juts out from the entrance approximately 1 ¼”. Your sample is being returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Dalmatian in a Plastic Igloo,” Wrin No. 02520-015E, will be 9503.90.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other toys: other: other toys and models.
Full text
NY G84311 December 5, 2000 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 G84311 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0045 Mr. Michael K. Tomenga Neville, Peterson & Williams 1233 20th Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20036 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic toy from China Dear Mr. Tomenga: In your letter dated November 13, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Simon Marketing, Inc. One sample of the “Dalmatian in a Plastic Igloo,” Wrin No. 02520-015E, was submitted to this office. The article is a plastic toy depicting an igloo with a partial Dalmatian figure lying in the entryway. The igloo measures approximately 2 ¼” in height and 2 ½” in diameter. The upper body of the dog, including the head and front paws, juts out from the entrance approximately 1 ¼”. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the “Dalmatian in a Plastic Igloo,” Wrin No. 02520-015E, will be 9503.90.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other toys: other: other toys and models. 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 Alice J. Wong at 212-637-7028. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of an adult costume from China/Hong Kong/Vietnam.
The tariff classification of a "Spy Glove" made in China.
Classification of doll carrier from China; PD G83798- Void Ab Initio Dear Ms. Matthews: This is to inform you that Customs has reviewed Port Decision (“PD”) G83798, issued to you on November 22, 2000, in which a doll carrier from China was classified as a toy in subheading 9503.90.0045 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (“HTSUSA”). For the reasons set forth below, PD G83798 is void ab initio. FACTS: PD G83798 states:
The tariff classification of a toy playhouse from China
The tariff classification of an Igloo tent from Vietnam
The tariff classification of two toy tents from China
The tariff classification of four toys from China.
The tariff classification of plastic toys from China
The tariff classification of various Dalmatian toys, made in China.
The tariff classification of various “Wheeled Toys with Dalmatian figures”, made in China.
Follow G84311
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.