L88380 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a plush bear keychain from China

Issued October 27, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9503.41.0000

Headings: 9503

Product description

You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is described as a man-made plush material stuffed bear that is attached to a metal keychain. The designated item number is C080JA02568. The stuffed animal is 4 inches in height and the metal keychain may be attached to a belt loop, backpack, etc. by means of the metal clip. The metal clip is different from the standard type key ring that is used for keys, but rather it is suitable for clipping on to other objects. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the plush bear keychain, item number C080JA02568, will be 9503.41.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures…and parts and accessories thereof: stuffed toys and parts and accessories thereof.

Full text

NY L88380 October 27, 2005 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 L88380 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.41.0000 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a plush bear keychain from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated October 19, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on an item that is described as a man-made plush material stuffed bear that is attached to a metal keychain. The designated item number is C080JA02568. The stuffed animal is 4 inches in height and the metal keychain may be attached to a belt loop, backpack, etc. by means of the metal clip. The metal clip is different from the standard type key ring that is used for keys, but rather it is suitable for clipping on to other objects. The sample will be returned, as requested by your office. The applicable subheading for the plush bear keychain, item number C080JA02568, will be 9503.41.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures…and parts and accessories thereof: stuffed toys 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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