The tariff classification of an infant carrier mobile from China.
Issued March 6, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.49.0000
Headings: 9503
Product description
You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is identified as an infant carrier mobile. The submitted sample is a depiction of a frog that is colorful and whimsical in appearance with a mirror attached that serves to amuse the infant. In addition, when the mobile is wound up it plays a melody to entertain and soothe the baby. The mobile will also be produced in a hippo version, an elephant style and a version called jungle. The classification will fall in Chapter 95 of the HTS as other toys representing animals. You have not requested the return of your sample.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the infant carrier mobile will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures…and parts and accessories thereof: other.
Full text
NY J82108 March 6, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 J82108 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0000 Ms. Marsha L. Dawson Graco Children’s Products Inc 150 Oaklands Blvd Exton, PA 19341 RE: The tariff classification of an infant carrier mobile from China. Dear Ms. Dawson: In your letter dated February 13, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is identified as an infant carrier mobile. The submitted sample is a depiction of a frog that is colorful and whimsical in appearance with a mirror attached that serves to amuse the infant. In addition, when the mobile is wound up it plays a melody to entertain and soothe the baby. The mobile will also be produced in a hippo version, an elephant style and a version called jungle. The classification will fall in Chapter 95 of the HTS as other toys representing animals. You have not requested the return of your sample. The applicable subheading for the infant carrier mobile will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures…and parts and accessories thereof: 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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