HQ 083978: Classification of Animated Display Figures

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                                      HQ 083978

                                    June 9, 1989

          CLA-2 CO:R:C:G 083978 SS; 837942

          CATEGORY: Classification

          TARIFF NO.: 9502.10.80

          Mr. Marc S. Greenberg
          American Shipping Company
          600 Sylvan Avenue
          P.O. Box 1486
          Englewood Cliffs
          New Jersey, 07632

          RE:  Classification of Animated Display Figures

          Dear Mr. Greenberg:

               In a letter dated February 10, 1989, addressed to our New
          York office, on behalf of Electro Plastics Inc., you requested a
          classification ruling for animated figures of Santa Claus from
          China.

               The merchandise which is the subject of your request, is
          almost identical to the merchandise in our Ruling of June 8,
          1989, Headquarters Ruling Letter 083471, a copy of which is
          enclosed.  HQRL 083471 governs the classification of your
          merchandise.  The merchandise is classifiable under 9502.10.80,
          HTSUS, which provides for dolls representing only human beings
          and parts and accessories thereof; other than stuffed, other, not
          over 33cm in height, other, other, dutiable at a rate of 12
          percent ad valorem.

                                        Sincerely,




                                        John Durant, Director
                                        Commercial Rulings Division

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