The tariff classification of the "Design a Card" kit (Item #52294) from China.

NY J82281 April 2, 2003 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 J82281 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Ms. Yolanda S. Massey Michaels Stores, Inc. 8000 Bent Branch Drive Irving, Texas 75063 RE: The tariff classification of the “Design a Card” kit (Item #52294) from China. Dear Ms. Massey: In your letter dated March 13, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The Design a Card kit consists of foamed plastic cards and paper envelopes. The cards and envelopes are packaged together for retail sale and are classified as a set. The essential character is imparted by the foamed plastic cards. The applicable subheading for the Design a Card kit will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. 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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division