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The tariff classification of the Rockin’ Safari toy from China.
Issued August 30, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.49.0000
Headings: 9503
Product description
The merchandise is a nursery toy, model #1037, consisting of a chime ball with interchangeable toy animal covers. The chime ball rocks back and forth giving the appearance of moving animals. The character covers can also be removed from the chime ball and used as hand puppets. The sample will be returned at your request.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Rockin’ Safari puppets and chime ball will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures and parts and accessories thereof: other.
Full text
NY L87127 August 30, 2005 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 L87127 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0000 Kathy Marlow Shelcore Toys 347 Elizabeth Avenue Somerset NJ 08873 RE: The tariff classification of the Rockin’ Safari toy from China. Dear Ms. Marlow: In your letter dated August 22, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a nursery toy, model #1037, consisting of a chime ball with interchangeable toy animal covers. The chime ball rocks back and forth giving the appearance of moving animals. The character covers can also be removed from the chime ball and used as hand puppets. The sample will be returned at your request. The applicable subheading for the Rockin’ Safari puppets and chime ball will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures 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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