The tariff classification of a Video Now PVD 5 pack with carry case from China

N003049 November 16, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.80.0000 Ms. Connie Rose Hasbro, Inc. 200 Narragansett Park Drive P.O. Box 200 Pawtucket, RI 02862-0200 RE: The tariff classification of a Video Now PVD 5 pack with carry case from China Dear Ms. Rose In your letter dated October 30, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is described as a Video Now PVD 5 pack with carry case, item number 77133. The discs are specially designed for use with the Video Now Player, a hand-held limited use Personal Video Player with a 2-inch color screen display. The discs are 108 mm discs containing twenty-five minute clips that are formatted for use exclusively in the Video Now Player. The zippered carry case is designed and fitted for the Video Now Player 108 mm discs only. The samples will be returned, as requested by your office. The applicable subheading for the Video Now PVD 5 pack with carry case, item number 77133, will be 9503.80.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other toys and models, incorporating a motor, 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). Pursuant to title 19 United States Code, Section 3005 The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is expected to be amended effective 1/1/07. The amendments are expected to affect the classification of your merchandise. Pursuant to Section 3005 c, the report recommending those changes has been sent to the President for proclamation of the changes. Upon the expiration of sixty legislative days, in the absence of Congressional action, the recommended changes will become law. Accordingly based on that recommendation, it is anticipated that your merchandise will be classified in 9503.00.00 under the 2007 Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Under the circumstances, this classification under the 2007 tariff is advisory only. 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