NY 816646: The tariff classification of a harness for a stuffed toy seeing eye dog from Taiwan.

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                            NY 816646

November 22, 1995

CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 816646 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.41.0030

Bob Glover
L.E. Coppersmith, Inc.
2501 Santa Fe Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278


RE:  The tariff classification of a harness for a stuffed toy           seeing eye dog from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Glover:

     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   :    November 07, 1995

ON BEHALF OF      :    Lakeshore Learning Materials

DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE       :    The item is identified as a harness                                which is made to be fitted on a                                    stuffed toy dog.  The stuffed toy is                               meant to represent a seeing eye dog.                               The harness, in conjunction with the                               toy dog, is used for both amusement                                and education, since children are                                  learning how a blind person would                                  work with a seeing eye dog in the                                  context of play.  Sample is being                                  returned, as requested.

HTS PROVISION     :    9503.41.0030

HTS SUBHEADING    :    Other toys...and accessories thereof                               (con.): Toys representing animals or                               non-human creatures...and parts and                                accessories thereof: Parts and                                     accessories thereof...Other.

	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