The tariff classification of a toy animal figure in an egg, style number 73941, from Korea

NY 888320 AUGUST 10, 1993 CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 888320 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.41.1000  Ms. Lorriane M. Dugan Associated Merchandising Corporation 1440 Broadway New York, N.Y. 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a toy animal figure in an egg, style number 73941, from Korea Dear Ms. Dugan: 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 : July 12, 1993 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample is a textile representation of a dinosaur measuring approximately 4 1/2 inches in height housed in a plastic "egg" measuring approximately 5 inches in height. The figure is composed of plush fabric and can be removed from the "egg". The figure contains a mechanism that causes the item to roar three times when exposed to light. The item is meant to be housed in the"egg" which consist of two interlocking plastic pieces. The sound mechanism is activated when the "egg" is opened. The figure is significantly stuffed with textile material. The essential character of this composite article is the toy animal figure and the unit is considered to be a toy animal figure for tariff classification purposes. HTS PROVISION : Toys representing animals or non-human creatures, stuffed HTS SUBHEADING : 9503.41.1000 RATE OF DUTY : 6.8 percent ad valorem OTHER : The sample will be returned as requested.  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, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport