J82411 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a toy dress-up set from China.

Issued April 8, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9503.70.0000

Headings: 9503

Product description

The submitted sample, SKU 815399, Ninja Play Set, is a toy dress-up set that consists of 1 plastic ninja mask, 2 plastic ninja stars, and 2 plastic battle sticks packaged on a hanging blister card wrapped in plastic. The mask is black with orange and yellow flames above the eyes and a molded dragon’s head covering the forehead. The stars are silver with four curved points that are attached to an outer ring. The battle sticks are black and measure approximately 7-1/2 inches in height and 1 inch in diameter with handgrips at one end and a loop at the other end. One battle stick has a small chain attached to its loop that can be connected to the loop on the other battle stick to turn the individual battle sticks into a nunchaku. The articles are for use together by a child role-playing as a ninja.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for SKU 815399, Ninja Play Set, will be 9503.70.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other toys, put up in sets or outfits, and parts and accessories thereof.

Full text

NY J82411 April 8, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 J82411 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.70.0000 Ms. Cari Grego Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.® 500 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 RE: The tariff classification of a toy dress-up set from China. Dear Ms. Grego: In your letter dated March 21, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, SKU 815399, Ninja Play Set, is a toy dress-up set that consists of 1 plastic ninja mask, 2 plastic ninja stars, and 2 plastic battle sticks packaged on a hanging blister card wrapped in plastic. The mask is black with orange and yellow flames above the eyes and a molded dragon’s head covering the forehead. The stars are silver with four curved points that are attached to an outer ring. The battle sticks are black and measure approximately 7-1/2 inches in height and 1 inch in diameter with handgrips at one end and a loop at the other end. One battle stick has a small chain attached to its loop that can be connected to the loop on the other battle stick to turn the individual battle sticks into a nunchaku. The articles are for use together by a child role-playing as a ninja. The applicable subheading for SKU 815399, Ninja Play Set, will be 9503.70.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other toys, put up in sets or outfits, and parts and accessories thereof.” 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

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