The tariff classification of various craft kits from China

N217135 June 6, 2012 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0073; 9615.19.6000 Ms. Jacqueline Flores Hellman Worldwide Logistics 2270 East 220th St. Carson, CA 90810 RE: The tariff classification of various craft kits from China Dear Ms. Flores: In your letter dated May 10, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Creative Kids Far East. Samples of four craft kits were received with your inquiry. The items are: “Cool Bottle Caps” contains 10 bottle caps, 4 keychain holders, 4 clips, 2 bags of glitter, 4 bags of colored beads, 1 cord, a sheet of stickers, clear craft glue, 6 split rings, 8 ice beads, and instructions. “Funky Headband Flower” includes 1 headband, 1 bag of rhinestones, 2 ribbons, 1 flower and 1 tube of glue. Both of these kits are principally designed for the amusement of children six years of age and older. Children will derive amusement by designing their own fashionable jewelry out of the bottle caps and trendy headband by following the included instructions in each kit. As assembled, the completed items will be flimsily constructed and, in all likelihood, will not be used over a long period of time. “Hair Extensions” consists of 3 clip-on braids, 2 clip-on curls, 4 elastic hair bands, styling comb and instructions. The clip-on braids and curls are held to one’s hair by metal barrettes. This item is marketed as creating awesome hair styles with colorful clip-on braids and curls. The item is considered a set under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), under GRI 3 (b), in that the essential character of the hair extensions is imparted by the barrette that holds the clip onto one’s hair allowing for the colorful display of the braids and curls.  The applicable subheading for the “Cool Bottle Caps” and “Funky Headband Flower” craft kits will be 9503.00.0073, 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… ‘Children’s products’ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052: Other: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons: 3 to 12 years of age.” The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the “Hair Extensions” set will be 9615.19.6000, HTSUS, which provides for “Combs, hair-slides and the like…and parts thereof.” The rate of duty will be 11 percent ad valorem. 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/. As for the last kit, “Nail Designer,” the contents of the sample you sent did not match the box description. Also, upon receipt of the sample some of the contents were missing. As a result, your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on it and we are returning the sample. You may wish to consider resubmission of your request. If you decide to resubmit your request please make sure the sample you send us is complete. 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division