CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A83954

Astra Galins

CYRK, Inc.

3 Pond Road

Gloucester, MA 01930

RE: The tariff classification of a wooden combination game set from China.

Dear Ms. Galins:

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 : May 22, 1996

DESCRIPTION OF

MERCHANDISE : The item is described as a solid wood combination game set which features a reversible board, and 7 games in 1. The games which can be played are: backgammon, chess, double six dominoes, checkers, poker dice, cribbage, and playing cards. The equipment includes: reversible boards, wooden game pieces, dominoes, poker dice, and playing cards. Sample is being returned, as requested.

HTS PROVISION : 9504.90.6000

HTS SUBHEADING : Articles for arcade, table or parlor games...parts and accessories thereof (con.): Other: Chess, checkers, parchisi...and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts thereof ...any of the foregoing games in combination with each other, or with other games, packaged together as a unit in immediate containers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice.

RATE OF DUTY : Free

A copy of this ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas A. McKenna at 212-466-5475.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri

Director

National Commodity

Specialist Division