The tariff classification of "Hulk Head Knockers", item number 234423, from China.
Issued March 27, 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 an item that is described as “Hulk Head Knockers”. The designated item number for this article is 234423. It is a 7-inch resin hand painted “Hulk” bobbing head figurine. When one touches the head of the item it bobbles back and forth. The article will serve as a source of amusement for older children and adults because of the bobbing motion. The hard material of the figurine renders it unsuitable for play by young children. The “Hulk Head Knockers” will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTS as other toys representing non-human creatures. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the “Hulk Head Knockers”, item number 234423, 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 J82672 March 27, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 J82672 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0000 Ms. Cheryl Santos CVC/Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of “Hulk Head Knockers”, item number 234423, from China. Dear Ms. Santos: In your letter dated March 18, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is described as “Hulk Head Knockers”. The designated item number for this article is 234423. It is a 7-inch resin hand painted “Hulk” bobbing head figurine. When one touches the head of the item it bobbles back and forth. The article will serve as a source of amusement for older children and adults because of the bobbing motion. The hard material of the figurine renders it unsuitable for play by young children. The “Hulk Head Knockers” will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTS as other toys representing non-human creatures. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office. The applicable subheading for the “Hulk Head Knockers”, item number 234423, 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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