CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 D84183
Mr. Joseph R. Hoffacker
Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc.
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
RE: The tariff classification of toy craft kits, an air pump and
sunglasses from China
Dear Mr. Hoffacker:
In your letter dated October 28, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of K.B. Toys.
The "Fun Weaver," stock #4239, is a craft set designed for
youngsters ages five and over. Children can create assorted
lanyards, key chains, bracelets, necklaces, etc. The set
includes multi colored beads, cotton floss, two plastic cords,
three charms, two hooks, two key rings and one pair of scissors.
Illustrated instructions are printed on the reverse side of an
open window box package.
The "Beauty Barrette & Nail," stock #4247, is a kit designed
to teach children, ages 5 and up, how to create unique hair
ornaments and how to decorate one's nails. The set contains:
fabric pieces, plastic barrette frames, a marker, glitter glue, a
stencil, beads, sequins, stick-on nails, gemstone stickers, a
glue stick, glitter, brush, emery board and a nail tattoo
sticker. Illustrated instructions are printed on the reverse
side of an open window box package.
Both the "Fun Weaver" and "Beauty Barrette & Nail" sets,
when imported retail packed, are considered educational toy craft
sets classifiable in Chapter 95.
The "Plastic Air Pump," stock #1362, is a hand operated pump
used to inflate a variety of sports balls. It includes an
inflation needle and plastic nozzle attachment.
The "Sunglasses & Case Set," stock #1212, includes one pair
of child sized sunglasses, a rigid plastic case and cord. The
sunglasses are composed of plastic frames with plastic lenses.
The case is specially shaped to contain the sunglasses with which
it is sold. The cord has a plastic loop at each end which
fastens around the frames of the sunglasses. It is designed to
secure the sunglasses around one's neck. All three items are
packaged together on a blister card for retail sale.
Additional requirements may be imposed on the sunglasses by
the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact the FDA at
(301) 443-6553 or by mail:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Division of Import Operations and Policy HFC 170
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, Maryland 20857
The applicable subheading for the "Fun Weaver," stock #4239,
and "Beauty Barrette & Nail," stock #4247, will be 9503.70.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other toys, put up in sets or outfits, and parts and
accessories thereof. The rate of duty will be free.
The applicable subheading for the "Plastic Air Pump," stock
#1362, will be 8414.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for hand or foot operated air
pumps. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the "Sunglasses & Case Set,"
stock #1212, will be 9004.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for spectacles, goggles
and the like, corrective, protective or other; sunglasses. The
rate of duty will be 3 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 J. Wong at 212-466-5538.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division