The tariff classification of a "Hot Rainbow Fun Rope 3 Styles" from China.

NY J87709 August 1, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 J87709 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0080 Ms. Joann Mosqueda JA-RU, Inc. 4030 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32207 RE: The tariff classification of a “Hot Rainbow Fun Rope 3 Styles” from China. Dear Ms. Mosqueda: In your letter dated July 17, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted samples of a “Hot Rainbow Fun Rope 3 Styles” identified as item number 776. The samples consist of three jump ropes that measure approximately 7 feet in length with plastic handles. The first jump rope is made of alternating green and purple colored braided cord and has purple handles. The second jump rope is made of gold covered plastic cord and has orange handles. The third jump rope is made of clear plastic cord filled with gold and blue hearts and has yellow handles. An attached bright pink hangtag on each jump rope indicates that the item is designed for a child four years of age and up. The construction, marketing and packaging of these jump ropes are indicative of the class or kind of jump ropes classifiable as toys in Heading 9503 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The applicable subheading for the “Hot Rainbow Fun Rope 3 Styles” identified as item number 776 will be 9503.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.” 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 Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division