The tariff classification of Fashion Arts and Crafts Set from China

N030072 June 25, 2008 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:2:224 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0080 Mr. Troy D. Crago Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of Fashion Arts and Crafts Set from China Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter dated May 29, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the “Do-It-Yourself Girl’s Fashion” arts and crafts kit, item number A068KA00789, was received with your inquiry. The toy craft kit consists of four assorted styles of plastic beads, seven pieces of nylon string, a metal ring key chain and an illustrated instruction booklet. By following the steps in the instruction booklet, a child will be able to create trendy fashion necklaces, bracelets, hair clips and a key ring. The various items are packaged together for retail sale in a cardboard backed blister pack. The applicable subheading for the “Do-It-Yourself Girl’s Fashion” arts and crafts kit, item number A068KA00789, will be 9503.00.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys…dolls, other toys…puzzles of all kinds; 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 James Forkan at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division