NY 863579: The tariff classification of a doll from China or Taiwan

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                               NY 863579

June 18, 1991

CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225-863579 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9502.10.4000  

Mr. David A. Eisen
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Whitehall Street
New York, N.Y.  10004

RE:  The tariff classification of a doll from China or Taiwan

Dear Mr. Eisen:

     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   :    May 21, 1991

        ON BEHALF OF      :    Avon Products, Inc.

        DESCRIPTION OF
        MERCHANDISE       :    The sample is called a "Kitchen Witch
                            Pomander", style number PP 94362.    
                            The item depicts an early American
                            homemaker and measures approximately
                            10 inches in height.  The head, arms
                            and torso contain a traditional 
                            stuffing material.  The doll's lower
                            body portion consists of a bunch of  
                            unspun fibrous materials which is    
                            partially covered by a long fabric   
                            skirt.  The doll's hair is           
                            constructed of yarn and she wears a
                            sewn on bonnet.  Inside the bonnet   
                            are "chromex" tablets which emit a
                            fresh fragrance into the air.        
 
        HTS PROVISION     :    Dolls representing only human
                            beings: whether or not dressed:
                            other: not over 33 cm in height  

        HTS SUBHEADING    :    9502.10.4000

        RATE OF DUTY      :    12 percent ad valorem

        OTHER             :    The sample will be returned as    
                               requested.    

        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