CLA-2-80:S:N:N3:113 801202
Ms. Karen L. Brown
The Copper Caleche
150 Saratoga Drive
San Antonio, TX 78213
RE: The tariff classification of pewter household and decorative articles from Great Britain
Dear Ms. Brown:
In your letter dated August 5, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise is a variety of household and decorative articles made of pewter. The pewter, in this case, is an alloy of tin. The items are:
ITEM MODEL
Tea Set Items
tea pot K1620
creamer K1622, K1841
sugar K1621, K1840
Coffee Set Items
coffee pots K1600, K1610
creamer K1601, K1612
sugar K1602, K1611
Pitchers KP1428, K1428/2PT/1PT,
K1432/2PT/1PT, K1438/1PT
Tappit Hen (a large K1535
mug with a knobbed lid)
Tankards K1428C, K1428M/102/202/302, K1430/2/4, K1448, K1450, K1500, K1505, K1710, K1780, K1781, 1/2 K204, 1/2 K1432, 1/2 K1440, 1/2 K1442, 1/2 K1450, 1/2 K1544, P1 PT, P1 1/2PT, P2 PT, P4 PT, P6 PT, Staghorn Handle PT.
Goblets K204, K208, K1524, K1525, K1529, K1539L, K1539S, K1545, K1800, K1825, P21, P22, P23
Quaiches (serving K1700 (various sizes)
dishes with two
handles
Dinner and Charger K1550, K1552, K1720 (various sizes)
Plates
Wine and Champagne K1810, K1820
Coolers
Fruit and Nut Bowls K1835, K1836
Condiment Set (hold K1730
salt and pepper
and sauces in an
open top section)
The applicable subheading for the above items will be 8007.00.1010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of tin, articles not elsewhere specified or included of a type used for household, table or kitchen use ... not coated or plated with precious metal, suitable for food or beverage service. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem.
Pomanders 1030, 1031, 1032
Powder Boxes K1571, K1741
Napkin Rings K1585, K1586
Smoking Plates K1550, K1575, K1720
Coasters K1555, K1580
The applicable subheading for the above items will be 8007.00.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of tin, articles not elsewhere specified or included of a type used for household, table or kitchen use ... not coated or plated with precious metal, other. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem.
Vases K1740, P33 (various sizes)
Ciborium K1826
The applicable subheading for the above items will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal, other. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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