NY 853221
June 25, l990
CLA-2-95:S:N:N3G:343 853221
Ms. Rebecca Cheung
R.H. Macy Corporate Buying
Eleven Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001-2006
RE: The tariff classification of a Christmas wreath from the
Philippines.
Dear Ms. Cheung:
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 : June 6, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample is a rattan wreath
measuring seventeen inches in diameter and
identified as style # 06-WF-18-CG. It is
decorated with pine cones, artificial
leaves, hollies, seed pods and a bow at the
bottom. There is a loop for hanging
attached to the top of the wreath.
HTS PROVISION : Articles for Christmas festivities and
parts and accessories thereof: other:
other.
HTS SUBHEADING : 9505.10.5000
RATE OF DUTY : 5.8 percent ad valorem
DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading
9505.10.5000, HTS, which are products of
the Philippines, are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized System of
Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.
OTHER : The sample and the photos will be returned as
requested.
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
New York Seaport