NY a86763: The tariff classification of "Valentine Musical Teddy Tunes" from China.

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                                   NY A86763
                                   August 22, 1996


CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A86763 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0020

Michael Rosbach
Rite Aid Corp.
P.O.Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105


RE:  The tariff classification of "Valentine Musical Teddy Tunes" 
     from China.

Dear Mr. Rosbach:

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

     DATE OF INQUIRY   :      August 18, 1996

     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :      The article is identified as item
                              #970658, a "Valentine Musical Teddy
                              Tunes".  This toy is a Valentine
                              design bear which measures
                              approximately 3.5 inches in height. 
                              When the heart that the bear is
                              holding is pressed, two songs play. 
                              This item is composed of plastic, a
                              battery, and an IC chip.  The item
                              will be packaged 12 pieces per
                              display box. 

     HTS PROVISION     :      Other toys...and accessories        
                              thereof (con.): Toys representing   
                              animals or non-human creatures...   
                              and parts and accessories thereof:  
                              Other...Toys not having a spring    
                              mechanism: Other.
     
     HTS SUBHEADING    :      9503.49.0020
     
     RATE OF DUTY      :      Free
 

     A copy of this ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents at the time this
merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions regarding
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas A. McKenna
at 212-466-5475.



                                         Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                         Roger J. Silvestri
                                         Director
                                         National Commodity
                                         Specialist Division