CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 881336
Ms. Barbara Welley
Appluase, Inc.
6101 Varied Avenue
P.O. Box 4183
Woodland Hills, CA 91365-4183
RE: The tariff classification of a "wrist purse"toy animal
figure from Indonesia or the Philippines.
Dear Ms. Welley:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : December 16, 1992
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample is a textile
representation of a character fromt he
television show "Sesame Street". The non-
human creature measures approximately four
inches in height and is composed of knit
pile fabric with plastic eyes. The figure
is fully stuffed with textile material
woven fabric is added to the back of the
figure forming a small pouch secured by a
hook and loop type closure. An elasicized
strap is sewn on the figure, permitting
attachment to a child's wrist. The space
formed by the pouch is minimal; the item is
considered a stuffed toy creature for
tarifff classification purposes.
HTS PROVISION : Toys representing animals or non-human
creatures, stuffed.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9503.41.1000
RATE OF DUTY : 6.8 percent ad valorem
DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading *,
HTS, which are products of *, are entitled
to duty free treatment under the
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
OTHER : The sample(s) will be returned as
requested.
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