The tariff classification of the “Keepsake Box” from China
Issued May 3, 2013 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9503.00.0073
Headings: 9503
Product description
The item is an electronic password-protected plastic keepsake box in which a child can safely preserve her private treasures. The Keepsake Box can be programmed to open only by voice recognition. Once the child records the password into the built-in microphone, the box will open only to that voice. An unsuccessful attempt to open the box causes it to light up and emit a loud alarm. On the inside, there is an additional secret compartment for extra special mementos. Furthermore, the box has the ability for a child to create and record audio memories. By inserting one of the six memory keys into the keepsake box and speaking into the microphone the child can record her fondest memories and sometime in the future “unlock” them by use of the keys and secret passwords. The keys can be stored in the specially designed slots on the underside of the box’s lid. The Keepsake Box also comes with corresponding stickers that will allow a child to match the symbols on the individual keys with the specific audio memory. The Keepsake Box is principally designed for the amusement of children 3 years of age and older. Children will derive amusement using the voice recognition feature of the Keepsake Box to store their own valuables like an adult and to create and listen to their own secret memories.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for “Keepsake Box” 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.
Full text
N240885 May 3, 2013 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0073 Ms. Lisa Shafran Mail Stop M1-1420 Mattel, Inc. 333 Continental Blvd El Segundo, CA 90245 RE: The tariff classification of the “Keepsake Box” from China Dear Ms. Shafran: In your letter dated April 9, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the “Keepsake Box by Password Journal,” Mattel product number Y2580, was received with your inquiry. The item is an electronic password-protected plastic keepsake box in which a child can safely preserve her private treasures. The Keepsake Box can be programmed to open only by voice recognition. Once the child records the password into the built-in microphone, the box will open only to that voice. An unsuccessful attempt to open the box causes it to light up and emit a loud alarm. On the inside, there is an additional secret compartment for extra special mementos. Furthermore, the box has the ability for a child to create and record audio memories. By inserting one of the six memory keys into the keepsake box and speaking into the microphone the child can record her fondest memories and sometime in the future “unlock” them by use of the keys and secret passwords. The keys can be stored in the specially designed slots on the underside of the box’s lid. The Keepsake Box also comes with corresponding stickers that will allow a child to match the symbols on the individual keys with the specific audio memory. The Keepsake Box is principally designed for the amusement of children 3 years of age and older. Children will derive amusement using the voice recognition feature of the Keepsake Box to store their own valuables like an adult and to create and listen to their own secret memories. The applicable subheading for “Keepsake Box” 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. 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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