The tariff classification of plush toy phone accessories from China

NY L89166 December 15, 2005 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 L89166 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.41.0000 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of plush toy phone accessories from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated December 6, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as a plush phone accessory, item #’s C080JA02558 and C080JA02559. The plush toy miniature animals are designed as phone charms for the amusement of children or adults, while using a cell phone. The proper classification of the toy phone charms will be as stuffed toys representing animals. The samples will be returned, as requested by your office. The applicable subheading for the plush toy phone accessories, item #’s: C080JA02558 and C080JA02559, will be 9503.41.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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