NY 865498: The tariff classification of a toy armament from Taiwan

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                               NY 865498

August 16, 1991

CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225-865498

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.6000

Ms. Betsy N. Wolkens
Hayes Specialties Corporation
1761 East Genesee
Saginaw, Michigan  48601

RE:  The tariff classification of a toy armament from Taiwan

Dear Ms. Wolkens:

     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   :    June 28, 1991, received in this
                               office on July 29, 1991

        DESCRIPTION OF
        MERCHANDISE       :    The item is called a "Bomb Bag".
                               The cellophane package measures
                               approximately 4" X 3 1/4".  The 
                               bag displays a military action
                               picture on one side and           
                               instructions on the other.        
                               Contents includes citric acid and 
                               baking soda which causes the bag  
                               to pop open (explode) after       
                               squeezing.                        
                                   
        HTS PROVISION     :    Other toys (except models), not
                               having a spring mechanism 

        HTS SUBHEADING    :    9503.90.6000

        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