NY a86237: The tariff classification of a "Scrub Buddy" from China. Dear Mr. Gaston:

Native CBP ruling rendition. Applicability is fact-specific; modification/revocation relationships and original publisher date are retained. Publisher sentinel year0001 means unknown date, not a historical legal adoption.

                         

                                   NY A86237
                                   August 06, 1996


CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A86237 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0020

Christian J. Gaston
West Coast Customs Bkrs.
400 Oceangate, Suite 550
Long Beach, CA 90802-4307


RE:  The tariff classification of a "Scrub Buddy" from China.                 
Dear Mr. Gaston:

     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   :		July 22, 1996

     ON BEHALF OF      :      KIDS II

	DESCRIPTION OF
	MERCHANDISE       :		The article is identified as a "Scrub Buddy".  The item is a yellow rubber duck (designed as a bathtub toy) with a bath utensil attached.  The bath utensil is a light green scrubber which may be used with soap while bathing.  

	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