N319933 N3 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a pet toy from China.

Issued June 23, 2021 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8479.89.9499, 9903.88.03

Headings: 9903, 8479

Product description

The Eyenimal “Ribbon Teaser” is an interactive toy for cats. The Ribbon Teaser operates by 3 AAA batteries. Once activated, the motorized system winds and unwinds the thread along the wand, which makes the ribbon attachment twirl up and down. The cat toy can be attached to a cat tree or table by hook and loop.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Eyenimal “Ribbon Teaser” will be 8479.89.9499, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Other: Other: Other”.

Full text

N319933 June 23, 2021 CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:104 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8479.89.9499; 9903.88.03 Laetitia Auzone Eyenimal Inc. World Financial District 60 Broad Street, Ste. 3502 New York, NY 10004 RE: The tariff classification of a pet toy from China. Dear Ms. Auzone: In your letter dated June 9, 2021, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The Eyenimal “Ribbon Teaser” is an interactive toy for cats. The Ribbon Teaser operates by 3 AAA batteries. Once activated, the motorized system winds and unwinds the thread along the wand, which makes the ribbon attachment twirl up and down. The cat toy can be attached to a cat tree or table by hook and loop. The applicable subheading for the Eyenimal “Ribbon Teaser” will be 8479.89.9499, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Other: Other: Other”. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. Products of China classified under subheading 8479.89.9499, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to the additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.03, in addition to subheading 8479.89.9499, HTSUS, listed above. See U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS. The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading. For background information regarding the Section 301 trade remedy, you may refer to the relevant parts of the USTR and CBP websites, which are available at https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china, respectively. 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Denise Hopkins at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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