The tariff classification of the “Jar of Money” from China

N197902 January 17, 2012 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0073 Ms. Wendy Sudsinsunthorn Summit Products, LLC 2160 Highland Ave. Birmingham, AL 35205 RE: The tariff classification of the “Jar of Money” from China Dear Ms. Sudsinsunthorn: In your letter submitted December 20, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Color photographs of the “Jar of Money,” part of the Zillionz Junior brand product line, were submitted with your inquiry. The item is comprised of a clear plastic jar with a lid embossed with the image of a quarter. There is a slot on the lid for inserting the play money into the jar. Included in the jar are 60 plastic coins representing pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters as well as 34 printed paper bills with a greenish tint in the following denominations: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The bills measure 5.875”W x 2.375”H and are printed on both sides. Both the coins and bills resemble real currency but contain the phrase “PLAY MONEY” on both sides of the coins and on just the back of the bills. The “Jar of Money” is intended for the pretend play of children four years of age and older. Since this play money bears a resemblance to actual currency, we would suggest that you contact the United States Secret Service office for further information with regard to the applicability of 19 C.F.R. 12.48(a), and Title 18, Section 504 of the United States Code, which prohibit the importation of counterfeit currency. The applicable subheading for the “Jar of Money” will be 9503.00.0073, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys…dolls, other toys…puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof… ‘Children’s products’ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052: Other: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons: 3 to 12 years of age.” 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 James Forkan at (646) 733-3025. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division