The tariff classification of a "Pocket Screamer Assortment" from China

NY L89908 February 1, 2006 CLA-2-:RR:NC:N2:224 L89908 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0000 Ms. Lorianne Aldinger RITE AID Corporation 30 Hunter Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011 RE: The tariff classification of a “Pocket Screamer Assortment” from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated January 20, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is identified as a “Pocket Screamer Assortment”, item number 944896. The product is an assortment of four monster toys with sound effects and eyes that light up. The toys are battery-operated, and are constructed of 90% plastic, 6% other materials, and 4% electrical parts. The “Pocket Screamer Assortment” will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTSUS as toys that represent monsters and non-human creatures. Your samples will be returned, as requested by your office. The applicable subheading for the “Pocket Screamers Assortment”, item #944896, will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures…and parts and accessories thereof: other. 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 Thomas McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division