The tariff classification of novelty watches with keychains from China

N017652 September 28, 2007 CLA-2-91: RR: NC: 1:114 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9102.91.40 Ms. Sandra Peers UWG Direct Inc. 3925 Steeles Ave., East Units 5, 6 & 7 Brampton, Ontario L6T 5W5 Canada RE: The tariff classification of novelty watches with keychains from China Dear Ms. Peers: In your letter dated September 21, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples of the novelty watches with keychains were submitted with the ruling request. Article number 554522 is a novelty running shoe with a watch, which is attached to a split key ring by means of a short chain. The running shoe measures approximately 3 inches in length and 1 ½ inches high, made of polymade casing. The watch, which is inserted into the running shoe, is battery operated with a quartz movement and no jewels. The battery is included. Article number 554523 is for two separate items. One is a slipper with a watch, which is attached to a split key ring by means of a short chain. The other is a summer sandal with a watch, which is attached to a split key ring by means of a short chain. The slipper and the summer sandal each measures approximately 3 ¼ inches in length and 1 ¼ inches high, and are made of polymade casing. The watch, which is inserted into the slipper and the summer sandal, is battery operated with a quartz movement and no jewels. The battery is included. Article number 554665 is a novelty ladies boot with a watch, which is attached to a split key ring by means of a short chain. The ladies boot measures approximately 3 inches by 2 ¾ inches, and is made of polymade casing. The watch, which is inserted into the ladies shoe, is battery operated with a quartz movement and no jewels. The battery is included. The applicable subheading for the novelty watches with keychains will be 9102.91.40, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other watches, including stop watches, electrically operated, having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement. The rate of duty will be 40 cents each plus 6 percent on the case plus 5.3 percent on the battery. 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 Barbara Kiefer at 646-733-3019. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division