The tariff classification of toy dog tags from China.
Issued December 18, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.90.0080
Headings: 9503
Product description
The sample merchandise consists of two plastic dog tags worn with a 17 inch metal chain necklace around the neck. The tags are designed for ages five and up and come with humorous expressions. The sample will be returned to you.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the dog tags will be 9503.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other toys…Other, Other.
Full text
N004019 December 18, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0080 Troy Clarke CBT International. Inc. 110 West Ocean Blvd. Long Beach CA 90802 RE: The tariff classification of toy dog tags from China. Dear Mr. Clarke: In your letter dated November 22, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Imperial Toy Corporation. The sample merchandise consists of two plastic dog tags worn with a 17 inch metal chain necklace around the neck. The tags are designed for ages five and up and come with humorous expressions. The sample will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for the dog tags will be 9503.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other toys…Other, 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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