CLA-2-95:S:N:N7:224 811706
Annie Sanzano
U.S. Import & Promotions Co.
407 Lincoln Road, Suite 12-D
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RE: The tariff classification of an inflatable basketball from
China, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Dear Ms. Sanzano:
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 13, 1995
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Item is an inflatable basketball. The
shell of the basketball is made of a
rubber material. The shell is blue in
color, enhanced by brightly colored
artwork generally associated with the
game of basketball. The basketball
also has a prominently displayed
"Sunoco" logo on its surface.
HTS PROVISION : Articles and equipment for general
physical exercise, gymnastics,
athletics, other sports(including
table-tennis) or outdoor games, not
specified or included elsewhere in
this chapter; swimming pools and
wading pools; parts and accessories
thereof(con.): Balls, other than golf
balls and table-tennis balls:
Inflatable balls: Other: Basketballs.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9506.62.8020
RATE OF DUTY : 4.8 percent, ad valorem.
DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under
subheading 9506.62.8020, HTS,
which are products of Thailand
are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized
System of Preferences (GSP)
upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
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