CLA-2-:91:S:N:N8:344 886573
Mr. Bret K. Donnelly
Sounds Fun
31250 Cedarvalley Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91362
RE: The tariff classification of a Mickey Mouse watch display from
Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Donnelly:
In your letter of May 20, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on a Mickey Mouse watch display.
The submitted sample is Model #POP-01 which is a point-of-
purchase display incorporating the Mickey Mouse Talking Time Watch
(TW-01) with a plastic base. The Mickey Mouse watch has an opto-
electronic quartz movement in a plastic case with a plastic or
rubber strap. A three dimensional plastic head of Mickey is
situated just above the display. A synthesized voice announces the
time when Mickey's hands, which extend around the sides of the
case, are pressed. The watch is modified to use a larger, easier-
to-hear speaker mounted in the plastic base and larger batteries
for longer life (also base-mounted). The modification to the watch
is permanent, rendering the watch incapable of being worn on the
wrist. A cardboard cutout of Mickey Mouse with the words "Mickey
Talks" is inserted into the plastic base for the purpose of
attracting consumer interest. An anti-theft steel wire leash is
attached to the inside of the display for securing to a counter-
top.
The applicable subheading for the Model #POP-01, point of
purchase display, will be 9103.10.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for Clocks with watch
movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104: Battery powered: with
opto-electronic display only. The rate of duty will be 3.9% on the
movement and case plus 5.3% on the battery.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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