NY 863082: The tariff classification of a Santons doll from France

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                              NY 863082

June 4, 1991

CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225 863082  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9502.10.4000  

Sheila Rader
EPCOT Center
P. O. Box 10,000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000

RE:  The tariff classification of a Santons doll from France

Dear Ms. Rader:

        In your letter dated April 17, 1991 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.  

        The item, with no number or name, is a handmade "Santons
d'Art de Provence".  This particular doll is of an elderly man
sitting in a chair weaving a basket.  Another basket is hung on
the chair.  The body of the doll is made of clay and the clothes
and hat are various materials.  The seated doll is permanently
affixed to the chair and is ten inches high.  Your sample is
returned as requested. 

        The applicable subheading for the Santons doll will be
9502.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Dolls representing only human beings
and parts and accessories thereof: Dolls, whether or not dressed:
Other: Not over 33 cm in height.  The duty rate will be 12
percent ad valorem.       

        This ruling is being issued under the provisions of
Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

        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