CLA-2-40:RR:NC:2:222 A88734
Mr. Michael Rosbach
Rite Aid Corporation
P. O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA 17105
RE: The tariff classification of rubber pet toys from China.
Dear Mr. Rosbach:
In your letter dated October 17, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted samples are identified as item #970124, Rubber Pet Toy
Assortment. The pet toys are composed of 100 percent rubber. This dog toy is
available in three styles. The blue tug toy measures 5 inches in length, the
yellow dumb bell measures 5 inches in length and the pimple ball measures 2
inches in diameter. The pet toys are packaged in a poly-bag with a header card.
The applicable subheading for the rubber pet toy assortment, will be
4016.99.0500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, other;
other, household articles not elsewhere specified or included. The rate of duty
will be 3.4 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 Masterson at 212-466-5892.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division