HQ 083234: Classification of toy camp sets

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                                       HQ 083234

                                   January 18, 1989


            CLA-2:CO:R:C:G  083234 SR

            CATEGORY:  Classification

            TARIFF NO.:  HTSUS 9503.70.80

            Ms. Karen Lee
            Shipping Manager
            Multi-Toys (H.K.) Ltd.
            Blk. A, 15/F Texaco Rd. Ind. Centre
            256-264 Texaco Rd. Tsuen Wan, N.T.

            RE:  Classification of toy camp sets

            Dear Ms. Lee

                 This is in reference to your letter dated December 19,
            1988, requesting classification of a toy camp set under the
            Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated
            (HTSUSA).

            FACTS:

                 The merchandise at issue is a toy camp set.  This set
            consists of a small tent on a wooden frame, a miniature picnic
            table and benches, miniature lanterns, radio, stove, ice chest,
            ice bucket, and various eating utensils.  The importer states
            that the tent is composed of 80 percent polyester and 20
            percent cotton.  No dimensions were supplied but the importer
            states that the set is suitable for dolls.

            ISSUE:

                 What is the classification of a miniature camp set.

            LAW AND ANALYSIS:

                 The importer claims that the toy camp set is small and
            suitable for dolls.  If this is true then the merchandise is
            classifiable as a reduced recreational toy model, put up in
            sets.  If the tent is large enough to fit a child then this
            classification may not be correct.

















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            HOLDING:

                 The merchandise at issue is classifiable under subheading
            9503.70.80, HTSUSA, which provides for other toys, reduced-size
            ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or
            not, other toys, put up in sets or outfits, and parts and
            accessories thereof, other, other.  The rate of duty is 6.8
            percent ad valorem.  Under this classification the merchandise
            is not subject to visa requirements or quota restraints.

                                        Sincerely,




                                        John Durant, Director
                                        Commercial Rulings Division