CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 C83553
Ms. Lauren E. Hong
The Disney Store, Inc.
101 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 1000
Glendale, CA 91203-2671
RE: The tariff classification of the "Easter Egg Stationery
Keeper" from China.
Dear Ms. Hong:
In your letter dated January 16, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The Easter Egg Stationery Keeper consists of two erasers
contained within a pouch or child's handbag. The handbag is
composed of polyvinyl chloride plastic sheeting. Printed paper
stickers bearing pictures are also included. The composition of
the erasers was not stated in your letter. As you requested, the
sample is being returned.
The applicable subheading for the erasers, if composed of
plastics, will be 3926.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of
plastics...office or school supplies. The rate of duty will be
5.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the erasers, if composed of
rubber, will be 4016.92.0000, HTS, which provides for other
articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber: erasers.
The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the child's handbag will be
4202.22.1500, HTS, which provides for handbags, whether or not
with shoulder strap, including those without handle, with outer
surface of sheeting of plastic. The rate of duty will be 18.4
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the printed paper stickers
will be 4911.91.2040, HTS, which provides for lithographs on
paper or paperboard: not over 0.51 mm in thickness. The rate of
duty will be 7.9 cents per kilogram.
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 Joan
Mazzola at 212-466-5580.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division