CLA-2 CO:R:C:G 084335 SS; 840253 NY
Ms. Beth C. Brotman
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Whitehall Street, N.W.
New York, N.Y. 10004
RE: Classification of Animated Display figures
Dear Ms. Brotman:
In a letter dated April 27, 1989, addressed to our New York
office, on behalf of your client McCrory Stores, you requested a
classification ruling for an animated figure of a choir boy under
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
The choir boy is described as approximately 24 inches in
height, mounted on a metal stand, and having plastic head and
limbs, and hair of textile material. It is stated that the
figure is wearing a red cap, red pants and jacket, a plaid scarf,
and holds a "candle" (consisting of a light bulb on a plastic
cylindrical holder) in one hand. Its torso contains a motor;
when plugged into an electrical socket and switched on, the
"candle" lights up and the figure's head and arm move from side
to side.
The merchandise which is the subject of your request is
almost identical to the merchandise in our Ruling of June 9,
1989, Headquarters Ruling Letter 083835, a copy of which is
enclosed for your reference. HQRL 083835 governs the
classification of your merchandise.
The subject merchandise is classifiable under subheading
9502.10.80, HTSUS, which provides for dolls representing only
human beings and parts and accessories thereof; other than
stuffed, other, other, dutiable at a rate of 12 percent ad
valorem.
Sincerely,
John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division
Enclosure
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