K87148 K8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a "Watch of the Week" from China.

Issued June 24, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9503.70.0000

Headings: 9503

Product description

You submitted a sample of a “Watch of the Week” identified as style number KB13273. The educational toy set consists of 2 round digital watch faces, 2 flower digital watch faces, 2 heart digital watch faces, 1 round digital watch face, 150 accent beads, elastic cord, a beading needle, seed bead mix, extra batteries, and an instruction sheet. By following the instructions, a child 7 years of age and older can derive amusement by making “trendy” jeweled bands for the watch faces along with matching bracelets for each day of the week. The instruction sheet also provides guidance in replacing batteries for the watches. Your sample is being returned upon your request.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the “Watch of the Week” identified as style number KB13273 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 K87148 June 24, 2004 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 K87148 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.70.0000 Ms. Carol Krupskas KAT Import Brokers Airport Ind. Office Park Bldg. B4A Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of a “Watch of the Week” from China. Dear Ms. Krupskas: In your letter dated June 15, 2004, on behalf of Horizon Fabrics, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of a “Watch of the Week” identified as style number KB13273. The educational toy set consists of 2 round digital watch faces, 2 flower digital watch faces, 2 heart digital watch faces, 1 round digital watch face, 150 accent beads, elastic cord, a beading needle, seed bead mix, extra batteries, and an instruction sheet. By following the instructions, a child 7 years of age and older can derive amusement by making “trendy” jeweled bands for the watch faces along with matching bracelets for each day of the week. The instruction sheet also provides guidance in replacing batteries for the watches. Your sample is being returned upon your request. The applicable subheading for the “Watch of the Week” identified as style number KB13273 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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