NY 863188: The tariff classification of soft sculptures and a Christmasstocking from China.

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                                   NY 863188
                                   MAY 22 1991                   
                  

CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345  863188 and 863269

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9490; 9505.10.5000

Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

RE:  The tariff classification of soft sculptures and a Christmas
stocking         from China.

Dear Ms. Dugan:

     In your letter dated May 6, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

      The samples submitted are soft sculptures, style numbers
020016, 020035, 020011, 020012, 020013, 020014 and Christmas
stocking, style number 020003.  The exterior of styles, 020016,
020035, 020011, 020012, 020013 and 020014 are composed of woven
fabric on one side and the other is a needlepoint design of
either an angel, Santa Claus, and singing female and male
carolers.  The articles are stuffed with polyester filling. 

     Style #020003 is a Christmas stocking composed of woven
fabric on one side and the other is a needlepoint design of Santa
Claus.  A textile woven loop is attached to one side for hanging.

     The samples will be returned as requested.

     The applicable subheading for style numbers 020016, 020035,
020011, 020012, 020013 and 020014 will be 6307.90.9490,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other made up articles...Other, other, other.  The
rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for the Christmas stocking, style
#020003, will be 9505.10.5000, HTS, which provides for articles
for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: 
Other:  Other.  The rate of duty will be 5.8 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