The tariff classification of a pad swim trainer from China

N248783 January 9, 2014 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9506.29.0080 Ms. Jeanette Arciero CVS On-Site Import Client Liaison Barthco International Division of OHL One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a pad swim trainer from China Dear Ms. Arciero: In your letter dated December 6, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the “Hello Kitty Pad Swim Trainer,” CVS item number 958232, was received with your inquiry. The item is a child’s swim training aid designed for use by a young child weighing between 40 and 55 lbs. It consists of two foam floatation pad pouches, measuring approximately 8” x 6”, that contain multiple foam inserts that can be removed to adjust a child’s buoyancy. The floatation pouches are made of polyester and are shaped and printed to resemble “Hello Kitty.” The item also consists of two adjustable shoulder straps and an additional strap that runs in the rise area. Both of these straps are made of polyester and have adjustable Velcro closures. The applicable subheading for the “Hello Kitty Pad Swim Trainer” will be 9506.29.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports…parts and accessories thereof: Water skis, surf boards, sailboards and other water-sport equipment; parts and accessories thereof: 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/. Importations of this product may be subject to the provisions of Section 133 of the Customs Regulations if they copy or simulate a registered trademark, trade name or copyright recorded with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. If you are an authorized importer of the product we recommend notifying your local CBP office prior to importation. 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division