J83780 J8 Ruling Active

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

Issued April 29, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9503.70.0000

Headings: 9503

Product description

You have submitted a sample of “Up to Date” identified as Item #80517E, which is part of a “Jewelry Fashion Assortment” identified as SKU 815497. The sample consists of 1 purple and silver shiny polyester drawstring pouch, 1 elastic polyester ponytail holder, 1 adjustable metal ring with purple flower-shaped plastic faux jewels, 1 adjustable metal ring with a violet faux heart-shaped plastic jewel, and a purple foam nail separator. The drawstring pouch measures approximately 2-1/2 inches in height and 2-1/4 inches across and can accommodate the other articles. The articles are packaged on a hanging blister card. It is the opinion of this office that these goods are put up in a manner that indicates glamorous lady role-play for very young children. Your sample is being returned as requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Item #80517E, “Up to Date”, 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 J83780 April 29, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 J83780 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 April 21, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of “Up to Date” identified as Item #80517E, which is part of a “Jewelry Fashion Assortment” identified as SKU 815497. The sample consists of 1 purple and silver shiny polyester drawstring pouch, 1 elastic polyester ponytail holder, 1 adjustable metal ring with purple flower-shaped plastic faux jewels, 1 adjustable metal ring with a violet faux heart-shaped plastic jewel, and a purple foam nail separator. The drawstring pouch measures approximately 2-1/2 inches in height and 2-1/4 inches across and can accommodate the other articles. The articles are packaged on a hanging blister card. It is the opinion of this office that these goods are put up in a manner that indicates glamorous lady role-play for very young children. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for Item #80517E, “Up to Date”, 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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