The tariff classification of a sound key chain from China.

NY 816414 November 3, 1995 CLA-2-73:R:N4:115 816414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.20.0050 Mr. Steven E. Stahl Team Victor, Inc. 9405 Hannahs Mill Drive #305 Owings Mills, MD 21117 RE: The tariff classification of a sound key chain from China. Dear Mr. Stahl: In your letter dated October 31, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject item is a sound key chain. It is comprised of a battery driven toy sound box that is attached to a steel key ring. The principal use is as a key chain. Your merchandise is considered composite goods, consisting of different materials or made up of different components. This item shall be classified as if it consisted of the material or component which gives it its essential character. In this instance, the steel key ring imparts the essential character. The applicable subheading for the sound key chain will be 7326.20.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel wire, other. The duty rate will be 5.3% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division