The tariff classification of keychains and attachments from China

NY G80993 August 25, 2000 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 G80993 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.20.0050; 9503.90.0045; 6307.90.9989; 7315.82.5000 Mr. Nardat Persaud Advance Shipping Company, Inc. 30 Vesey Street New York, NY 10007-2984 RE: The tariff classification of keychains and attachments from China Dear Mr. Persaud: In your letter dated August 14, 2000, on behalf of Chulani International, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples you provided are two keyrings with decorative attachments. Item ASI-45100 is a split ring attached to a small replica of a boxing glove by a short chain. Item ASI-45200 is a split ring attached to a 3-inch long replica of a baseball bat, a 1-inch diameter replica of a baseball, and a plastic tag. You ask for the classifications of the complete keyrings and the attachments if imported separately. The applicable subheading for the complete keyrings will be 7326.20.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, articles of iron or steel wire, other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the small bat and small ball will be 9503.90.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other toys: other: other toys and models. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the small boxing glove will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for which provides for other made up articles...Other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the chain will be 7315.82.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel, other chain, other, welded links, of iron or nonalloy steel, not over 10 mm in diameter. The rate of duty will be free. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on the plastic tag. Your request for a classification ruling should include the condition of the tag in its imported condition, whether printed or not. When this information is available, you may wish to consider resubmission of your request. We are returning any related samples, exhibits, etc. If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you. 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division