NY a82824: The tariff classification of a parlor game from England.

Native CBP ruling rendition. Applicability is fact-specific; modification/revocation relationships and original publisher date are retained. Publisher sentinel year0001 means unknown date, not a historical legal adoption.

                       
	NY A82824

	April 22, 1996


CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A82824 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.9080

Christine Huber
1077 Wood Lane
West Chester PA 19382


RE:  The tariff classification of a parlor game from England.

Dear Ms. Huber:

     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   :    April 16, 1996

	DESCRIPTION OF
	MERCHANDISE       :    A parlor game identified as B & A                                  Carpet Bowls.  You explain that                                    carpet bowls consist of 8 bowls, a                                 jack (the object ball), a mat behind                             which play proceeds, and a box with                                rules.  The game, which is similar to                             British Lawn Bowls, is played by two                             to four players on a carpeted                                      surface.

	HTS PROVISION     :    Other articles for arcade, table or                                parlor games, including pinball                                    machines, bagatelle, billiards and                                 special tables for casino games;                                   automatic bowling alley equipment;                                 parts and accessories thereof.

	HTS SUBHEADING    :    9504.90.9080

	RATE OF DUTY      :    Free

	
	A copy of this 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 Tom McKenna at 212-466-5475



                          		      Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                         Roger J. Silvestri
	                         	      Director
	                         	      National Commodity 
                                         Specialist Division