The tariff classification of plastic squeeze globe from China.

NY F87099 June 19, 2000 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:222 F87099 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.40.0000 Ms. Joanne Balice CBI Distributing Corp. 2400 W. Central Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 RE: The tariff classification of plastic squeeze globe from China. Dear Ms. Balice: In your letter dated May 10, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of a squeeze ball, style #85238. The squeeze ball is composed of two parts, a globe shaped top affixed to a plastic base. The globe shaped ball is made of plastic and filled with a liquid that contains sparkles. This item is not considered to be a toy. The sample is returned as you requested. The applicable subheading for the squeeze ball will be 3926.40.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for which provides for other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: statuettes and other ornamental articles. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 Masterson at 212-637-7090. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division