CLA-2-94:RR:NC:SP:233 G80884
Mr. Michael Tiley
Status Technologies USA Inc.
P.O. Box 261165
Tampa, FL 33607
RE: The tariff classification of a “Bumbo Baby Sitter” from South Africa.
Dear Mr. Tiley:
In your letter dated August 1, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a Bumbo Baby Sitter, a baby seat able to accommodate babies from approximately age 2 months up to 14 months. The seat is made from a polyurethane material and a non-toxic dye. It is shaped according to the baby’s posture and can be placed on a chair, table or any other level surface.
The applicable subheading for the Bumbo Baby Sitter will be 9401.80.4045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for seats, whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: other seats: of rubber or plastics: other, other. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-637-7061.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division