The tariff classification of a Bungee Light from China.
Issued September 20, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.90.0080
Headings: 9503
Product description
The wheel has a see-through plastic “S” shaped spoke that contains two “AAA” alkaline batteries that power colored mini bulbs. To operate, the user will hold the elastic cord and pull the wheel up and down like a yo-yo. This action activates the mini bulbs and creates amusing light patterns.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Item #70091, Bungee Light, will be 9503.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.
Full text
NY I86211 September 20, 2002 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 I86211 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0080 Mr. Joseph R. Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc. 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of a Bungee Light from China. Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter dated September 12, 2002, on behalf of SRM Entertainment, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted, Item #70091, Bungee Light, consists of a toy plastic translucent “wheel” that measures approximately 1 inch in height and 6 inches in diameter and is attached to an elastic cord. The wheel has a see-through plastic “S” shaped spoke that contains two “AAA” alkaline batteries that power colored mini bulbs. To operate, the user will hold the elastic cord and pull the wheel up and down like a yo-yo. This action activates the mini bulbs and creates amusing light patterns. The applicable subheading for Item #70091, Bungee Light, will be 9503.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.” 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 Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of an Easter basket from China.
The tariff classification of children’s costumes from China.
The tariff classification of a child’s costume from China.
The tariff classification of Assorted Bath Tote Sets from China
The tariff classification of 16" Black/Orange Grass Broom, Item #P761075A and 38" Black/Orange Grass Broom Item #P761077A from China
The tariff classification of Zillion ATM Machine from China
The tariff classification of toy golf balls from China
The tariff classification of Zillion Touch Screen ATM from China
The tariff classification of a baby play activity mat from China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan
The tariff classification of a children’s lift-the-flap book 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 →