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J848312003-05-27New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of pet toys from China.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 2 HTS codes referenced

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Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-03 · Updates monthly

Summary

The tariff classification of pet toys from China.

Ruling Text

NY J84831 May 27, 2003 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:351 J84831 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.7500; 3924.90.5500 Ms. Barbara L. Fox Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. 500 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 RE: The tariff classification of pet toys from China. Dear Ms. Fox: In your letter dated May 8, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples are being returned as requested. The samples submitted are pet toys, item number SKU-815588F. One pet toy resembles a Mouse and is made of textile woven pile fabric with paper foil filling. The second toy is shaped like a bone and is constructed of pile textile fabric. When the middle section is pressed a noise mechanism provides a squeaking sound. The third toy is a ball made of hard plastic that has cut out openings all around. The inside contains a metal bell. The applicable subheading for the pet toy resembling a Mouse and pet toy shaped like a bone will be 6307.90.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles . . . Other: Toys for pets, of textile materials. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the hard plastic ball will be 3924.90.5500, HTS, which provides for household articles of plastics, other, other. The duty rate will be 3.4% 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 Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division