CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 B86039 
David L. Stiles
56 Mt. Lebanon Drive
Wheeling WV 26003-4820
RE:  The tariff classification of a skate accessory from China.
Dear Mr. Stiles:
     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   :    no date indicated
	DESCRIPTION OF
	MERCHANDISE       :    A battery operated skate lighting                                  system that is designed to attach to                               in-line skates and ice skates as a                                 novelty skate accessory.   
	HTS PROVISION     :    Articles and equipment for general                                 physical exercise, gymnastics,                                     athletics, other sports...: Ice                                    skates and roller skates, including                                skating boots with skates attached;                                parts and accessories thereof: 
	HTS SUBHEADING    :    9506.70.2090
	RATE OF DUTY      :    Free
	
	This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR Part 177).
     A copy of this 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 212-466-5475
Sincerely,
                                   
  
                                 Gwenn Klein Kirschner
	                            Chief, Special Products Branch
	                            National Commodity 
                                 Specialist Division