The tariff classification of a softball from China. Dear Ms. Puga:

NY A80762 March 04, 1996 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC:224 A80762 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9506.69.2080 Carmen Puga CEP Customs Broker 9600 N.W.25 St.,#2A Miami, Florida 33172 RE: The tariff classification of a softball from China. Dear Ms. Puga: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : February 16, 1996 ON BEHALF OF : Star Sports Inc. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The article is identified as an official size softball. The center of the softball is polyurethane. The outer portion which covers the polyurethane center of the ball will be made from vinyl or leather. The vinyl or leather covers will be hand stitched onto the softball. The softballs will then be stamped with the Star Sports Logo. HTS PROVISION : Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports...parts and accessories thereof (con.): Balls, other than golf balls and table-tennis balls: Other: Baseballs and softballs...Softballs. HTS SUBHEADING : 9506.69.2080 RATE OF DUTY : 1.8 percent ad valorem A copy of this ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas A. McKenna at 212-466-5475. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division