The tariff classification of a stuffed doll from India

NY A87328 September 24, 1996 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:FC: 225 A87328 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9502.10.0010 Mr. Richard M. Wortman Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP 245 Park Avenue 33rd Floor New York, N.Y. 10167-0002 RE: The tariff classification of a stuffed doll from India Dear Mr. Wortman: In your letter dated August 30, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Asian American Partners, d/b/a The Eagle's Eye. A sample of a stuffed doll, style #56861353, was submitted with your inquiry. The textile doll measures 25 inches in height and is stuffed throughout with traditional stuffing material. She has embroidered facial features and yarn hair. The doll is wearing long pants, a long plaid red dress and cream wool jacket. The jacket is decorated with an embroidered gingerbread house design. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the stuffed doll, item #56861353, will be 9502.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for dolls representing only human beings: whether or not dressed: stuffed. 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 Alice J. Wong at 212-466-5538. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director, National Commodity Specialist Division