CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:225 A88584
6217.10.9030; 6307.90.9989; 6702.90.3500;
7319.10.0000; 9503.90.0030
Robert L. Eisen
Karen Bysiewicz
Coudert Brothers
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, N.Y. 10036-7703
RE: The tariff classification of various items for the "American
Girl Collection" from China
Dear Mr. Eisen and Ms. Bysiewicz:
In your letter dated October 11,1996 you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of your client Pleasant Company.
The following items were submitted with your inquiry and are
returned as requested:
(1) Sewing Set, product code KBAG, consisting of a needle, a
wooden quilting loop, embroidery thread, doll quilt, three
textile hearts to be sewn onto the doll quilt and an
instruction sheet.
(2) Rosebud Hairdress Circlet, product code SBO which
consists of a 27 inch long narrow ribbon with eight textile
rosebuds in the center book ended with two narrow fabric
textile bows.
(3) Flower Nosegay, product code SBAP, used as part of a
child's "Party Treats Birthday Set" which consists of twelve
textile wound pink ribbon of man-made fiber attached to wire
and paper stems, wrapped together with three felt leaves to
make a "bouquet". Paper lace surrounds the base of the
stems.
(4) Doll's Hair Accessory Carrying Case, product code GTAS,
which is used by a child to store all of the various hair
ornaments of her dolls. The item is a folder, with a nylon
handle on each end, which measures 4 « X 6 inches in its
folded condition. The folder does not contain any closure
to secure it in a closed position. The inside of the folder
contains a clear plastic envelope which closes with a snap
and is designed to hold doll hair clips, barrettes, and
other doll hair accessories. There are also two elastic
bands designed to hold doll hair-slides, and doll hair rods.
(5) Toy Cloth Basket Lining, product code KAAN, for a very
small basket. The black and white checkered cloth is
oval-shaped, approximately 5 x 4 « inches, is hemmed with a
string running through the hem for closure.
All of the items are imported in bulk and will be packaged
in the United States with other items. With the exception of the
Hair Accessory folder, the finished products are sold as
accessories to dolls. The Hair Accessory Case is for a child so
that she can organize, store and occasionally transport her
doll's hair ornaments.
The importer of record sells dolls and doll accessories;
girl's clothing and accessories; carrying cases, books, and craft
kits among other things.
Customs must classify items in their imported condition by
operation of the GRIs. Only one item is a toy in its own right
-the doll bedding. All the other items are classified in
different headings in the tariff as they are neither so dedicated
nor put up in a manner (in their imported condition) clearly
indicating their use as a toy.
Product KBAG is classified in the following manner:
The applicable subheading for the needle will be
7319.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Sewing needles, ....: Sewing, darning
or embroidery needles. The duty rate will be free.
The applicable subheading for the toy quilt will be
9503.90.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other toy; ....: Other. Other: Other
toys (except models),not having a spring mechanism. The duty
rate will be free.
The applicable subheading for the wooden loop will be
4417.00.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Tool, ...., of wood: Brooms .... Paint
brush .... Other. Toll handles. Other. The duty rate will be
6.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the instruction sheet will be
4911.99.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other printed matter, ....: Trade
advertising material,.... Other: Pictures, ....: Other:
International customs forms.... Other: Printed on paper in whole
or in part by a lithographic process. The duty rate will be 0.3
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the thread could not be
determined. The following information is necessary to determine
classification:
. the percent of the fiber content by weight
. whether staple fiber or filament type
The applicable subheading for the three textile hearts will
be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other made up articles,...:
Floorcloths, ....:Lifejackets .... Other: Labels. Cords ....
Corset lacings, .... Other: Surgical drapes: Toys for pets, ....
Wall banners, ....Other: Surgical towels; .... Other. National
flags: Other: Other.... Other.... Furniture .... Furniture ....
Other. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
Product SBO is classified in the following manner:
The applicable subheading for the Rosebud Circlet will be
6217.10.9030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other made up clothing accessories;
parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than of
heading 6212: Accessories: Containing 70 percent .... Other. Of
cotton. Of wool .... Of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be
15.3 percent ad valorem.
6217.10.9030 falls within textile category designation 659.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.
Product SPAB is classified in the following manner:
The applicable subheading for the Flower Nosegay will be
6702,90,3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit
and parts thereof; ....: Of plastics: Of Other materials: Of
feathers. Other: Of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 9
percent ad valorem.
Product GTAS is classified in the following manner:
The applicable subheading for the Doll's Hair Accessory
Carrying Case (storage folder) will be 3926.90.9890, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of
headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other: Other. The duty rate will
be 5.3 percent ad valorem.
Product KAAN is classified in the following manner:
The applicable subheading for the Cloth Basket Lining will
be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Other made up articles,...:
Floorcloths, ....:Lifejackets .... Other: Labels. Cords ....
Corset lacings, .... Other: Surgical drapes: Toys for pets, ....
Wall banners, ....Other: Surgical towels; .... Other. National
flags: Other: Other.... Other.... Furniture .... Furniture ....
Other. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Alice
Wong at 212-466-5538.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division