NY a86751: The tariff classification of a "Bunny Sitter" from China.

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                                   NY A86751
                                   August 22, 1996


CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A86751 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0020

Michael O'Neill
O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc.
1809 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, Missouri 64108


RE:  The tariff classification of a "Bunny Sitter" from China.    
         

Dear Mr. O'Neill:

     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 12, 1996

     ON BEHALF OF      :      Sterling, Inc.

     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :      The article is identified as item
                              #356200, a twelve inch "Bunny
                              Sitter" with a porcelain head.  The
                              bunny is dressed in textile apparel
                              appropriate for the Christmas
                              season.  The item is made with a
                              piece inside which keeps the bunny
                              upright when it is placed in a
                              sitting position.  The bunny,
                              although decorative, is primarily
                              an item which will be a source of
                              entertainment.   

     HTS PROVISION     :      Other toys;...and accessories
                              thereof (con.): Toys representing
                              animals or non-human creatures...
                              and parts and accessories thereof:
                              Other...Toys not having a spring
                              mechanism: Other.

     HTS SUBHEADING    :      9503.49.0020

     RATE OF DUTY      :      Free

     
     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