NY 862784: The tariff classification of a plastic toy from China

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                                NY 862784

May 28, 1991

CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225-862784

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.6000

Ms. Mona Webster
Target Stores
P.O. Box 1392
Minneapolis, Minnesota  55440-1392

RE:  The tariff classification of a plastic toy from China

Dear Ms. Webster:

     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 30, 1991

        ON BEHALF OF      :    Target Stores

        DESCRIPTION OF
        MERCHANDISE       :    Style number 10088 is a battery
                            operated plastic pumpkin head.  The
                            head measures approximately 2 inches
                            in diameter.  It will be known       
                            commercially as "Boo Pumpkin".  Two  
                            metal contacts on the bottom of the  
                            pumpkin, when pressed, activate a    
                            laughing sound and a light inside the 
                            head of the pumpkin which illuminates 
                            a scary face. 

        HTS PROVISION     :    Other toys (except models),
                            not having a spring mechanism 

        HTS SUBHEADING    :    9503.90.6000

        RATE OF DUTY      :    6.8 percent ad valorem

     

       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