The tariff classification of a "Dice Games" Book Set from China and Hong Kong; Marking, CR 134.46

NY K83702 March 12, 2004 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 K83702 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.6000 Mr. Steven De Core D & D Customhouse Brokerage, Inc 701 Newark Avenue, Suite LL1 Elizabeth, NJ 07208 RE: The tariff classification of a “Dice Games” Book Set from China and Hong Kong; Marking, CR 134.46 Dear Mr. De Core: In your letter dated February 24, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on behalf of Wallace of Bridgeport dba Top That Inc., your client. You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is described as a “Dice Games” Book Set. The product consists of the following components: a Dice Games book, playing dice, and a dice cup. Your samples will be returned, as requested. The item is called a “Dice Games” Book Set (no style number is indicated) and it is made up of three components: a book on dice games, dice, and a plastic dice cup. No one heading in the tariff schedule covers all these components in combination; GRI 1 cannot be used as a basis for classification. GRI 3 (b) provides that mixtures, composite goods consisting of different materials or components, and goods put up in sets for retail sale shall be classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character, which may be determined by the nature of the material or component, its bulk, quantity, weight or value, or by the role of a constituent material in relation to the use of the article. This office considers the ”Dice Games” Book Kit to be a set with the essential character imparted by the dice portion of the item. The entire item will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTS, in accordance with GRI 3 (b). The applicable subheading for the “Dice Games” Book Set will be 9504.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles for arcade, table or parlor games...parts and accessories thereof: other: chess, checkers, parchisi...and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts thereof (including their boards)...any of the foregoing games in combination with each other, or with other games, packaged as a unit in immediate containers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice. The rate of duty will be free. The book contains, on its title page, a printed copyright claim which includes a United States address: 27023 McBean Parkway, #408 Valencia, CA 91355. This triggers the provisions of Section 134.46, Customs Regulations (19 CFR 134.46), which reads: “Marking when name of country or locality other than country of origin appears. In any case in which...the name of any city or location in the United States...appear(s) on an imported article...and those words, letters or names may mislead or deceive the ultimate purchaser as to the actual country of origin of the article, there shall appear legibly and permanently in close proximity to such words, letters or name, and in at least a comparable size, the name of the country of origin preceded by “Made in”, “Product of”, or other words of similar meaning.” 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