CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 C89031
Ms. Joann Mosqueda
JA-RU, Inc.
4030 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville, FL 32207
RE: The tariff classification of a toy jump rope and jacks from China
Dear Ms. Mosqueda:
In your letter dated June 10, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The "Rainbow Jumpin' Jacks" is composed of a jump rope, jacks and balls.
The jump rope measures 7 feet in length and is made of brightly colored braided
nylon cord. Both handles are made of clear plastic and contain colored jacks
and balls. The jacks and balls are removable from the handles which have a
screw on cap. There are 16 plastic jacks and two balls in all. The entire
product is tied onto a hanger card which contains printed instructions for
several games involving the jacks and balls.
The construction, marketing and packaging of the jump rope are indicative
of the class or kind of jump ropes classifiable as toys in Chapter 95. The
plastic jacks with balls are components which make up the well-known game of
"jacks" including variations of that game.
The "Rainbow Jumpin' Jacks" does not constitute a set for classification
purposes. Although put up together, the collection of articles do not meet a
particular need or carry out a specific activity, i.e., jumping rope and playing
the game of jacks are completely unrelated. Therefore, the articles are
separately classifiable.
The applicable subheading for the jump rope will be 9503.90.0045,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
toys: other: other toys and models. The rate of duty will be free.
The applicable subheading for the "jacks and balls" will be 9504.90.9080,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
"Articles for arcade, table or parlor games...parts and accessories thereof
(con.): Other: Other: Chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other
games played on boards...and parts thereof...packaged together as a unit in
immediate containers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice". The
duty rate will be free.
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 J. Wong at 212-466-5538.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division