The tariff classification of a rocking horse with sound from China

NY R03078 January 23, 2006 CLA-2-:RR:NC:N2:224 R03078 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9503.49.0000 Mr. Alan Fung Sourcerite Factory Ltd. 3/F William Enterprises Industrial Building San Po Kong, Kowloon Hong Kong, China 852 RE: The tariff classification of a rocking horse with sound from China Dear Mr. Fung: In your letter dated January 10, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You are requesting the tariff classification on a product that is identified as a rocking horse with sound. The rocking horse is designed for riding, and both a galloping sound and a neighing sound are produced while the child is rocking on the horse. In addition, the mouth and tail move automatically while the toy horse is in motion. The rocking horse will be classified in Chapter 95 of the HTSUS as a toy that represents an animal. Pictures were submitted, in lieu of samples. The applicable subheading for the rocking horse with sound (no style number indicated) will be 9503.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for toys representing animals or non-human creatures…and parts and accessories thereof: 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 Thomas McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division