The tariff classification of a swim ring from China

N257863 October 28, 2014 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0073 Mr. David Prata OHL International at CVS Pharmacy Mail Code 1049 One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a swim ring from China Dear Mr. Prata: In your letter dated September 29, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to your office as requested. A sample of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Swim Ring,” item number 992003, was submitted with your inquiry. The item is an inflatable PVC ring that measures 18.5” in diameter when inflated and features the likenesses of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” characters. The tube's bright colors appeal to a sense of fun and play and its smaller size and lower gauge allow it to be thrown around, and make it generally, easy to manipulate. These characteristics indicate that the 18.5” inflatable tube is principally designed to amuse. The applicable subheading for the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Swim Ring” 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/. 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 [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division