N151099 N1 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of the Furreal “On-the-Go Purse” from China

Issued March 23, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9503.00.0083

Headings: 9503

Product description

The item is comprised of two toy pets, one measuring approximately 3” in height, the other measuring about 2” high, in a specially fitted and designed textile carry bag. The smaller sized pet, a dog, is called a snugg-a-babies while the larger pet, which represents a cat, is called a snuggimal. Both are part of the Furreal product line. The actual importation will contain 1 snugg-a-babies and 1snuggimals in various combinations. The snuggimals move like real animals when pressed. The bag is a toy pet carry bag designed to hold 2 of each animal as previously described. Two snugg-a-baby pets will be poking through the two front holes in the carrier and two snuggimals will be strapped into the two side pockets. The sample will be returned as requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Furreal “On-the-Go Purse” will be 9503.00.0083, 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: Labeled for use by persons 3 to 12 years of age.

Full text

N151099 March 23, 2011 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0083 Ms. Connie Rose Hasbro, Inc. 1027 Newport Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02861 RE: The tariff classification of the Furreal “On-the-Go Purse” from China Dear Ms. Rose: In your letter submitted February 22, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample and photograph of two toy plush pets in a carry bag was submitted with your inquiry. The item is comprised of two toy pets, one measuring approximately 3” in height, the other measuring about 2” high, in a specially fitted and designed textile carry bag. The smaller sized pet, a dog, is called a snugg-a-babies while the larger pet, which represents a cat, is called a snuggimal. Both are part of the Furreal product line. The actual importation will contain 1 snugg-a-babies and 1snuggimals in various combinations. The snuggimals move like real animals when pressed. The bag is a toy pet carry bag designed to hold 2 of each animal as previously described. Two snugg-a-baby pets will be poking through the two front holes in the carrier and two snuggimals will be strapped into the two side pockets. The sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the Furreal “On-the-Go Purse” will be 9503.00.0083, 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: Labeled for use by persons 3 to 12 years of age.” 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

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