The tariff classification of an "Easter floor standing chick assortment" (Liss Item # 975925) from China

N014869 August 2, 2007 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:N2:225 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Mr. Joseph Stinson Liss Global Inc. 7746 Dungan Road Philadelphia, PA. 19111 RE: The tariff classification of an “Easter floor standing chick assortment” (Liss Item # 975925) from China Dear Mr. Stinson: In your letter dated July 23, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of the “Easter floor standing chick assortment” (Liss Item # 975925), which is being returned upon your request. The “Easter floor standing chick assortment” (Liss Item # 975925) measures approximately 24” in length x 12” in width and is mostly comprised of polyester. The item is a yellow and white floor standing chick that features a patch of white hair on its head, black pearl shaped eyes, an orange beak, defined arms and orange webbed feet. The chick is partially covered by a decorated Easter egg which is a recognized symbol of Easter. The decorated egg covers the chick’s stomach and has a pink background with decorated green, blue, and pink flowers. The chick will be imported in two styles (pink bow and red bow). The “Easter floor standing chick assortment” (Liss Item # 975925) will be used to decorate the home during the Easter holiday. The applicable subheading for the “Easter floor standing chick assortment” (Liss Item # 975925) will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Wayne Kessler at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division