CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225 857941
Mr. Warwick N. Ofsowitz
3115 Old Post Drive
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
RE: The tariff classification of handicraft dolls from South
Africa
Dear Mr. Ofsowitz:
In your letter dated November 6, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Your inquiry included pictures and descriptive literature of
five handicraft dolls. According to your letter the dolls are
made by rural self help groups under the auspices of Operation
Hunger (a registered welfare organization). You also state that
the dolls do not originate from a Parastatal Organization.
Item number 8 is known as the "Ceremonial Doll". This doll
stands approximately 29 inches high and is stuffed with grass.
It is made with textile material and beads. The torso is cone
shaped in design. The head has beaded eyes and hair. The torso
is covered by a long textile beaded gown.
Item number 9 is known as "Initiation Doll". Made of
textile and beads the doll is stuffed with wood chips. It stands
approximately 19 1/2 inches tall. This doll is wearing a textile
outfit ornamented by an elaborate beaded pattern. The neck and
legs appear to made of aluminum. This doll also wears a beaded
crown on her head.
Item number 15 is simply referred to as a "Beaded Doll" and
a "Miniature Beaded Doll". These dolls are said to be stuffed
with pieces of material. They are cone shaped in body and wear
beaded outfits. Both dolls are under 7 inches in height.
The final article is called "Sotho Dolls". This article
consists of two dolls, one represents a man and the other a
woman. The man is wearing cloth pants, shirt and cape. The
woman is wearing a textile dress and cape. These dolls, both
under 9 inches in height, are stuffed with pieces of material.
All of the above described dolls are not stuffed with
traditional stuffing materials and therefore are not considered
stuffed for classification purposes.
The applicable subheading for item numbers 8 and 9 will be
9502.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for dolls representing only human beings:
whether or not dressed: other: other: other. The duty rate will
be 12 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for item number 15 and the "Sotho"
dolls will be 9502.10.4000, 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