CLA-2:RR:NC:SP:225 B83710
Mr. Ken Bargteil
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.
Baltimore Branch
Bristol Business Center
7483 "H" Candlewood Road
Hanover, MD 21076
RE: The tariff classification of "stress" toys from China
Dear Mr. Bargteil:
In your letter dated March 20, 1997, received in this office
on March 26, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling on
behalf of your client Aetas International Inc.
Several samples of "Stress Products" were submitted with your
inquiry. The subject items are constructed to resemble stress
balls (BBA-100), baseballs (BBA-200), soccer balls (BSO-250),
capsules (HCA-110) and hearts (HHA-150). The balls have a diameter
of 3 inches or less and the other items measure no more than 5
inches in length.
The articles are basically made of foam rubber and are
intended to be squeezed tightly in the hand. Upon release, the
items will spring back to their original shape. The act of
squeezing may be construed as a form of tension release, however,
the article's principal use is viewed as a toy for amusement
purposes.
The applicable subheading for the "Stress Products" will be
9503.90.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other toys (except models), not having a
spring mechanism. The rate of duty will be free.
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,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division