J85312 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a bouncer from China.

Issued June 5, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9401.71.0010

Headings: 9401

Product description

The item to be imported is a bouncer composed of a wire frame with a fabric cover. The bouncer is designed to serve as a seat for a child. It has a vibrator feature and the weight of the child is used to make the item bounce. You have submitted a photograph of the bouncer.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the bouncer will be 9401.71.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: Other seats, with metal frames: Upholstered, Household.

Full text

NY J85312 June 5, 2003 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 J85312 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9401.71.0010 Ms. Marsha Dawson Graco Children’s Products Inc. 150 Oaklands Boulevard Exton, PA 19341 RE: The tariff classification of a bouncer from China. Dear Ms. Dawson: In your letter dated May 29, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item to be imported is a bouncer composed of a wire frame with a fabric cover. The bouncer is designed to serve as a seat for a child. It has a vibrator feature and the weight of the child is used to make the item bounce. You have submitted a photograph of the bouncer. The applicable subheading for the bouncer will be 9401.71.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: Other seats, with metal frames: Upholstered, Household.” 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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