NY 865337: The tariff classification of a toy microphone from China

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                                NY 865337

August 13, 1991

CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225-865337

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.6000

Ms. Anne M. Waldman
Liberty International, Inc.
470 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI  02860

RE:  The tariff classification of a toy microphone from China

Dear Ms. Waldman:

     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   :    July 22, 1991

        ON BEHALF OF      :    Impact Toys Inc.

        DESCRIPTION OF
        MERCHANDISE       :    The item is known as "MC Hammer
                               Rap Mike".  The "Mike" is a       
                               battery operated, handheld, toy   
                               microphone with amplifier         
                               attached.  The press of a button
                               activates the rap beat and a      
                               separate switch is for volume     
                               control.  An LCD light display, 
                               located above the amplifier,      
                               flashes to the beat of the music. 
   
        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