CLA-2-95:RR:E:NC:2:224

Selena Bryant
Lillian Vernon Corp.
2600 International Pkwy
Virginia Beach VA

RE: The tariff classification of a kiddie ice rink from China.

Dear Ms. Bryant:

In your electronic ruling request dated June 22, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The merchandise consists of a portable, backyard ice rink, item no. 006777. The rink is constructed of inflatable vinyl material and measures 15 x 11 x 3.25 feet.

The applicable subheading for the kiddie ice rink will be 9506.99.6080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other, Other. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swarovski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division