The tariff classification of toys from China.
Issued September 17, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.49.0000
Headings: 9503
Product description
The merchandise consists of a product designated Cool Teddy Teether™ with the item number 04246. The pre-production sample supplied consists of a highly stylized soft teddy bear toy with water filled teething paws. The article is considered to be principally used as a plaything for the amusement of infants. The sample will be returned at your request.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Cool Teddy Teether™ will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other toys…toys representing animals or non-human creatures (for example, robots and monsters) and parts and accessories thereof: other.
Full text
NY K89432 September 17, 2004 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 K89432 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0000 Jill Boyle Shelcore, Inc. 347 Elizabeth Avenue Somerset NJ 08873-1101 RE: The tariff classification of toys from China. Dear Ms. Boyle: In your letter dated September 8, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise consists of a product designated Cool Teddy Teether™ with the item number 04246. The pre-production sample supplied consists of a highly stylized soft teddy bear toy with water filled teething paws. The article is considered to be principally used as a plaything for the amusement of infants. The sample will be returned at your request. The applicable subheading for the Cool Teddy Teether™ will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other toys…toys representing animals or non-human creatures (for example, robots and monsters) 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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