NY a86337: The tariff classification of "Bottle Pals" from China and bottles from Hong Kong.

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                            NY A86337
                            August 22, 1996


CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A86337  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.41.0010; 3924.90.5500  

Steven Sacs
Kasala Enterprises, Inc.
162 Highway 34
Suite 109
Matawan, New Jersey 07747

RE:  The tariff classification of "Bottle Pals" from China and
     bottles from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Sacs:

     In your letter dated August 07, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

     You are requesting the tariff classification on two types of
"Bottle Pals": one type is an individually packaged "Bottle Pal"
stuffed animal, while the second type is a "Bottle Pal" stuffed
animal, packaged with a plastic baby bottle.  The "Bottle Pal"
stuffed animals are made with either a plush or felt outer
material.  The "Bottle Pals" are used along with a standard baby 
bottle to support the bottle and to entertain, during feeding. 
The "Bottle Pals" are stuffed with all new shredded polyester or
nylon material.  The baby feeding bottle is made from a clear,
non-toxic plastic.  The bottle is break-resistant, holds eight
ounces of liguid, and includes a safety nipple and a protective
nipple cap.  The samples are being returned, as requested.

     The applicable subheading for the "Bottle Pals" which are
packaged individually, and for the "Bottle Pals" which are
packaged with a plastic baby bottle will be 9503.41.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for "Other toys;...and accessories thereof (con.): Toys
representing animals or non-human creatures...and parts and
accessories thereof: Stuffed toys and parts and accessories
thereof...Stuffed toys".  The rate of duty will be free.  

     The applicable subheading for the plastic feeding bottles
which are packaged with the "Bottle Pals" will be 3924.90.5500,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for "Tableware, kitchenware, other household
articles..., of plastics: Other: Other".  The rate of duty will
be 3.4 percent, ad valorem.   

     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 Thomas
A. McKenna at 212-466-5475.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division