NY 862805: The tariff classification of an inflatable toy ball from China

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                                NY 862805

May 20, 1991

CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225-862805

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.5000

Ms. Lisa M. McNair
Shelcore, Inc.
3474 South Clinton Ave.
South Plainfield, N.J.  07080

RE:  The tariff classification of an inflatable toy ball from    
     China

Dear Ms. McNair:

     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   :    April 19, 1991

        ON BEHALF OF      :    Shelcore, Inc.

        DESCRIPTION OF
        MERCHANDISE       :    Item number 73202, is known as
                            "Shelykins Musical Baby Ball".  The
                            ball, made of vinyl, measures        
                            approximately 10 inches in diameter  
                            when inflated.  A chime is fastened
                            inside the base of the ball.   

        HTS PROVISION     :    Inflatable toy balls, balloons
                            and punchballs 

        HTS SUBHEADING    :    9503.90.5000

        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