9902.15.87 - Electromechanical cat toys, each depicting a bird in a cage, such toy bird of textile materials with magnet inside its body and suspended by a string from the top of a cage comprising plastic ribs; such cage sitting on a base of plastics that contains the electrical components; with cage base having a magnetic coil designed to switch polarity and cause the bird to be in a state of continuous motion (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.15.87, specifically covers electromechanical cat toys designed to simulate a bird in a cage. The key characteristics include a textile bird with an internal magnet, suspended within a plastic-ribbed cage, which in turn sits on a plastic base containing the electrical components. The base incorporates a magnetic coil that repeatedly switches polarity, thereby inducing continuous motion in the toy bird. This classification is a temporary measure, originating from provisions within Chapter 99 of the HTS, which deals with temporary legislation and modifications proclaimed under trade agreements and agricultural adjustment acts.
Unlike the broader categories found in Chapters 1 through 97, which classify goods based on their inherent nature and economic purpose, Chapter 99 classifications are dynamic and subject to change based on specific trade policies and import restrictions. Therefore, this entry for electromechanical cat toys is distinct from the more permanent classifications of live animals (0101-0105) or manufactured goods found elsewhere in the HTS. Its unique placement reflects its status as a provision subject to temporary legislative or trade-related adjustments, rather than a fundamental commodity classification.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories for this specific entry. Classification at this level is definitive, meaning that goods meeting the precise description provided are assigned this HTS code. The classification is directly linked to subheading 8479.89.94, indicating its origin within the broader machinery and mechanical appliances chapter, but it is applied under the special provisions of Chapter 99 for temporary or restricted import purposes.