NY 869040
DEC 12 1991
CLA-2-56:S:N:N3G:345 869040
Mr. Russell Holmgren
Vice President
Ja-Mar Forwarding
Hemisphere Center
U.S. 1-9 at International Way
Newark, New Jersey 07114
RE: The tariff classification of "Bird Pacifiers with bell" from
Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Holmgren:
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 : November 21, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : Ethical Products, Inc., Newark, NJ.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The samples submitted are "Bird
Pacifiers with Bell", items numbers
0873 and 0872. The articles are
constructed of natural fiber linen
threads with a metal wire that
holds a wooden ball and a metal
bell on to the top of the article.
HTS PROVISION : Articles of yarn, strip or the like
of heading 5404 or 5405, twine,
cordage, rope or cables, not
elsewhere specified or included:
Of vegetable fibers, except cotton.
HTS SUBHEADING : 5609.00.2000
RATE OF DUTY : 4.4 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