NY 862388: The tariff classification of a Santa Claus doll from China

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                                NY 862388

                               May 7, 1991

CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225-862388

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9502.10.8000

Ms. Lorianne Aldinger
Rite Aid Corporation
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA  17105

RE:  The tariff classification of a Santa Claus doll from China

Dear Ms. Aldinger:

     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).

        DATE OF INQUIRY   :    March 25, 1991

        ON BEHALF OF      :    Rite Aid Corporation

        DESCRIPTION OF
        MERCHANDISE       : Item number 92619 is a 14 inch Santa
                            Claus doll made of hard molded 
                            plastic.  The doll is outfitted in a 
                            traditional Santa Claus suit of red,
                            trimmed in white fur, black belt and
                            boots.  He has a full white beard and
                            wears wire rimmed glasses.   

        HTS PROVISION     : Dolls representing only human beings:
                            whether or not dressed: other: other:
                            other.  

        HTS SUBHEADING    : 9502.10.8000

        RATE OF DUTY      : 12 percent ad valorem

        MARKING           : Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930
                            as amended, states that all articles
                            entering the commerce of the United
                            States must be marked as permanently
                            and conspicuously as the article will
                            permit.  The sample submitted to this
                            office was found to be not legally
                            marked. 
     
        A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the
entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. 
If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling
should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer
handling the transaction.


                                       Sincerely,


                                   
  
                                       Jean F. Maguire
                                       Area Director
                                       New York Seaport