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The tariff classification of a "Baby Dolphins" toy from China.
Issued August 1, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.49.0000
Headings: 9503
Product description
The sample merchandise consists of a plastic waterproof toy book entitled “Baby Dolphins” and a container attached to the toy book holding three rubber dolphin toys. The toy is designed for ages birth to 24 months and is used principally for bath time play and learning. The sample will be returned at your request.
CBP rationale
three rubber dolphin toys. The toy is designed for ages birth to 24 months and is used principally for bath time play and learning. The sample will be returned at your request. The applicable subheading for the “Baby Dolphins” toy will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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. 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/.
Full text
NY M85572 August 1, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 M85572 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0000 Marianella Tomasio Innovative Kids 18 Ann Street Norwalk CT 06854 RE: The tariff classification of a “Baby Dolphins” toy from China. Dear Ms. Tomasio: In your letter dated July 24, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample merchandise consists of a plastic waterproof toy book entitled “Baby Dolphins” and a container attached to the toy book holding three rubber dolphin toys. The toy is designed for ages birth to 24 months and is used principally for bath time play and learning. The sample will be returned at your request. The applicable subheading for the “Baby Dolphins” toy will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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. 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
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