The tariff classification of “Message in a Bottle” craft kit from China

N260695 February 2, 2015 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:424 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.00.0073 Mr. Ken Ayoub Sugar Lulu LLC PO Box 1313 50 Washington Street, Suite 201 Norwalk, CT 06854 RE: The tariff classification of “Message in a Bottle” craft kit from China Dear Mr. Ayoub: In your letter dated January 5, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the “Message in a Bottle” necklace craft kit was submitted with your request. The “Message in a Bottle” kit comes in 8 different varieties of messages which include: “Living the Dream,” “Always In My Heart,” “Normal is Boring,” “Love Thy Selfie,” “Not a Morning Person,” “Nothing to Wear,” “Believe In Yourself,” and “Keep Calm Stand Out.” A ninth variety is called “the special Camp edition” which includes letter beads that spell out “GO” plus a favorite team’s color. Available team colors are: blue, green, white, red, gold, pink, purple, orange, and black. The item is packaged in a plastic bottle, approximately 4” in height, which is opened by twisting off the bottom. The bottle contains a number of small lettered beads and spacers that can be strung together to create the appropriate saying. The kit also contains a clasp closure and string which is adjustable to any desired length. As assembled, the completed items will be flimsily constructed and, in all likelihood, will not be used over a long period of time. The kit’s amusement value is greater than the utilitarian value of the finished article and will be classified as an educational toy. The “Message in a Bottle” is principally designed for the amusement of children 8 years of age and older. The applicable subheading for the “Message in a Bottle” craft kit 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 james.p.forkan@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division