CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 B84145
Pamela Dalton
Hasbro, Inc.
1027 Newport Avenue
P.O. Box 1059
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02862-1059
RE: The tariff classification of an adjustable nylon strap
(which is a component of "Nerf Score More Basketball") from
China.
Dear Ms. Dalton:
In your letter dated March 03, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You are requesting the tariff classification on an
adjustable nylon webbed strap. This strap is a component of a
product called "Nerf Score More Basketball" which is a backboard
and hoop that can be attached to any 2.5-4 inch diameter
steel/plastic poles or any 4 inch x 4 inch posts found on most
wooden backyard playsets. The adjustable strap is the means of
raising,lowering, and attaching the backboard and hoop to poles,
a door, or posts. The nylon strap consists of 3 individual
straps, designed to be assembled as one. The three foot strap is
intended to fasten to the other two velcro straps by means of two
buckles. Once each end of the three foot strap is placed through
the buckles, it becomes the main strap for adjusting the
tightness of the backboard/hoop around the post,poles, or beams.
It also adjusts the height of the backboard/hoop on the intended
post, pole, or beam. We see this article ("Nerf Score More
Basketball") as an article involving a recreational activity for
children, and the adjustable strap would be considered a part of
this recreational activity article. Sample is being returned, as
requested by you.
The applicable subheading for the adjustable nylon strap
will be 9506.99.6080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for "Articles and equipment for
general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports
...parts and accessories thereof: Other...Other". The rate of
duty will be 4.3 percent ad valorem.
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 Thomas
A. McKenna at 212-466-5475.
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division