NY a86736: The tariff classification of a jump rope and a stretchband from Taiwan.

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                                   NY A86736
                                   August 21, 1996


CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A86736 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9506.91.0030

Anthony N.Lee
Jump-Aerobics, Inc. 
1922 Coppersmith Terr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191


RE:  The tariff classification of a jump rope and a stretchband   
     from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Lee:

     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   :      August 13, 1996

     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :      The first article is a jump rope:
                              the rope part is made of clear blue
                              plastic, while the handles are made
                              of hard plastic with a bumpy
                              surface for easy gripping.  The
                              second item is a stretchband.  The
                              item is used as an exercise aid,
                              since gripping the handles and
                              stretching the exercise apparatus
                              requires physical exertion.  The
                              samples will be returned, as
                              requested.  

     HTS PROVISION     :      Articles and equipment for general
                              physical exercise, gymnastics,
                              athletics, other sports....parts
                              and accessories thereof (con.):
                              Other: Articles and equipment for
                              general physical exercise,...parts
                              and accessories thereof...Other.

     HTS SUBHEADING    :      9506.91.0030

     RATE OF DUTY      :      4.6 percent ad valorem

     
     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