NY 855744
Sept. 17, 1990
CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225 855744
Mr. Dan Eschenbrenner
Fritz Companies, Inc.
9401 Koenig Circle Drive
Berkeley, MO. 63134
RE: The tariff classification of doll figures from China
Dear Mr. Eschenbrenner:
In your letter dated August 21, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of What Goes Around Comes Around
Productions, Inc.
Four samples were submitted with your request. The figures
are made of hard molded plastic and represent comic book
characters. Each character measures between 3 and 4 1/2 inches
tall. Their physical features and clothing are painted on. All
of the figures are considered representations of human beings,
regardless of the character's possession of supernatural powers.
The First item is "Colossus". He has blue hair and a red
and white body suit with matching gloves and boots. Next is the
"Hulk", who has a gray body and blue pants. The next item,
"Wolverine", is wearing a brown and orange leotard with brown
boots and gloves with claws. On his head he wears a black mask
with points above the ears. Finally, there's "Vision", who is
entirely painted in white, wearing a white leotard and cape.
The applicable subheading for the above described dolls will
be 9502.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for dolls, representing only human beings:
whether or not dressed: other: not over 33 cm in height. The
duty rate will be 12 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport