NY A88584

November 7, 1996

CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:225 A88584

CATEGORY:Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9890; 4417.00.8090; 4911.99.6000;

6217.10.9030; 6307.90.9989; 6702.90.3500;

7319.10.0000; 9503.90.0030

Robert L. Eisen

Karen Bysiewicz

Coudert Brothers

1114 Avenue of the Americas

New York, N.Y. 10036-7703

RE: The tariff classification of various items for the \"American

Girl Collection\" from China

Dear Mr. Eisen and Ms. Bysiewicz:

In your letter dated October 11,1996 you requested a

classification ruling on behalf of your client Pleasant Company.

The following items were submitted with your inquiry and are

returned as requested:

\(1\) Sewing Set, product code KBAG, consisting of a needle, a

wooden quilting loop, embroidery thread, doll quilt, three

textile hearts to be sewn onto the doll quilt and an

instruction sheet.

\(2\) Rosebud Hairdress Circlet, product code SBO which

consists of a 27 inch long narrow ribbon with eight textile

rosebuds in the center book ended with two narrow fabric

textile bows.

\(3\) Flower Nosegay, product code SBAP, used as part of a

child\'s \"Party Treats Birthday Set\" which consists of twelve

textile wound pink ribbon of man-made fiber attached to wire

and paper stems, wrapped together with three felt leaves to

make a \"bouquet\". Paper lace surrounds the base of the

stems.

\(4\) Doll\'s Hair Accessory Carrying Case, product code GTAS,

which is used by a child to store all of the various hair

ornaments of her dolls. The item is a folder, with a nylon

handle on each end, which measures 4 « X 6 inches in its

folded condition. The folder does not contain any closure

to secure it in a closed position. The inside of the folder

contains a clear plastic envelope which closes with a snap

and is designed to hold doll hair clips, barrettes, and

other doll hair accessories. There are also two elastic

bands designed to hold doll hair-slides, and doll hair rods.

\(5\) Toy Cloth Basket Lining, product code KAAN, for a very

small basket. The black and white checkered cloth is

oval-shaped, approximately 5 x 4 « inches, is hemmed with a

string running through the hem for closure.

All of the items are imported in bulk and will be packaged

in the United States with other items. With the exception of the

Hair Accessory folder, the finished products are sold as

accessories to dolls. The Hair Accessory Case is for a child so

that she can organize, store and occasionally transport her

doll\'s hair ornaments.

The importer of record sells dolls and doll accessories;

girl\'s clothing and accessories; carrying cases, books, and craft

kits among other things.

Customs must classify items in their imported condition by

operation of the GRIs. Only one item is a toy in its own right

-the doll bedding. All the other items are classified in

different headings in the tariff as they are neither so dedicated

nor put up in a manner (in their imported condition) clearly

indicating their use as a toy.

Product KBAG is classified in the following manner:

The applicable subheading for the needle will be

7319.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for Sewing needles, \....: Sewing, darning

or embroidery needles. The duty rate will be free.

The applicable subheading for the toy quilt will be

9503.90.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for Other toy; \....: Other. Other: Other

toys (except models),not having a spring mechanism. The duty

rate will be free.

The applicable subheading for the wooden loop will be

4417.00.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for Tool, \...., of wood: Brooms \.... Paint

brush \.... Other. Toll handles. Other. The duty rate will be

6.8 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the instruction sheet will be

4911.99.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for Other printed matter, \....: Trade

advertising material,\.... Other: Pictures, \....: Other:

International customs forms\.... Other: Printed on paper in whole

or in part by a lithographic process. The duty rate will be 0.3

percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the thread could not be

determined. The following information is necessary to determine

classification:

. the percent of the fiber content by weight

. whether staple fiber or filament type

The applicable subheading for the three textile hearts will

be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for Other made up articles,\...:

Floorcloths, \....:Lifejackets \.... Other: Labels. Cords \....

Corset lacings, \.... Other: Surgical drapes: Toys for pets, \....

Wall banners, \....Other: Surgical towels; \.... Other. National

flags: Other: Other\.... Other\.... Furniture \.... Furniture \....

Other. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.

Product SBO is classified in the following manner:

The applicable subheading for the Rosebud Circlet will be

6217.10.9030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for Other made up clothing accessories;

parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than of

heading 6212: Accessories: Containing 70 percent \.... Other. Of

cotton. Of wool \.... Of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be

15.3 percent ad valorem.

6217.10.9030 falls within textile category designation 659.

Based upon international textile trade agreements products of

China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories may be

subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements

applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part

categories are the result of international bilateral agreements

which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To

obtain the most current information available, we suggest that

you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on

Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of

the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at

your local Customs office.

Product SPAB is classified in the following manner:

The applicable subheading for the Flower Nosegay will be

6702,90,3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit

and parts thereof; \....: Of plastics: Of Other materials: Of

feathers. Other: Of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 9

percent ad valorem.

Product GTAS is classified in the following manner:

The applicable subheading for the Doll\'s Hair Accessory

Carrying Case (storage folder) will be 3926.90.9890, Harmonized

Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for

Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of

headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other: Other. The duty rate will

be 5.3 percent ad valorem.

Product KAAN is classified in the following manner:

The applicable subheading for the Cloth Basket Lining will

be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS), which provides for Other made up articles,\...:

Floorcloths, \....:Lifejackets \.... Other: Labels. Cords \....

Corset lacings, \.... Other: Surgical drapes: Toys for pets, \....

Wall banners, \....Other: Surgical towels; \.... Other. National

flags: Other: Other\.... Other\.... Furniture \.... Furniture \....

Other. The duty rate will be 7 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 Alice

Wong at 212-466-5538.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri

Director

National Commodity

Specialist Division