CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 C89917
Ms. Ruby L. Wood
Evans and Wood & Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 610005
DFW Airport, TX 75261
RE: The tariff classification of an infant swing from unknown countries.
Dear Ms. Wood:
In your letter dated June 25, 1998, on behalf of Today's Kids, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted drawing depicts an infant swing composed of a seat and ropes.
It is designed to be hung from framework, swing hangers or a swing set. The
infant swing features a safety belt and a motion activated music box. The swing
frame is made of injection molded plastic. The seat is made of printed fabric
and the ropes are made of polypropylene. You indicate that the country of
origin is not known at this time. Your drawing is being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the infant swing will be 9401.80.4045,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for seats
(other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and
parts thereof: other seats: of rubber or plastics: other, other. The general
rate of duty will be 0.5% 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division