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NY 883993





April 14, 1993

CLA-2-95:S:N:N8:224 883993

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 9504.90.4000

Mr. Jerrold E. Anderson
Katten Muchin & Zavis
525 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60661-3693

RE: The tariff classification of a "Nickelodeon Blimp Game" from China.

Dear Mr. Anderson:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : March 16, 1993

ON BEHALF OF : M-B Sales

DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample consists of a molded plastic game piece shaped like a blimp, measuring approximately five inches in length. The players blow into a hole on the unit which activates two spinners. The first spinner selects a letter of the alphabet; the other spinner selects one of five categories. The players then must name something beginning with the letter selected by the first spinner in the category selected by the second spinner. The item is packaged with a written set of rules. The unit is considered a game machine for tariff classification purposes.

HTS PROVISION : Games machines, other than coin or token operated.

HTS SUBHEADING : 9504.90.4000

RATE OF DUTY : 3.9 percent ad valorem.

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director

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