CLA-2-25:S:N:N3G:226 849169
Mr. R.D. Rogers
W.Y. Moberly, Inc.
U.S. Customs Broker
P.O. Box 164
Sweetgrass, Montana 59484
RE: The tariff classification of natural rock products from Canada.
Dear Mr. Rogers:
In your letter dated December 27, 1989, on behalf of Altwin
Distributors, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted samples of natural stones consist of the following:
small grey calcareous stones, identified as limestone, which can be
utilized for decorative purposes in such areas as garden beds,
pathways and pet pads; and reddish shale pebbles to be placed in and
around potted plants for such purposes as decoration, drainage and
hydroponics.
The applicable subheading for the grey calcareous stones will be
2517.49.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for granules, chippings and powder, of stones of
heading 2515 (which covers other calcareous stones), whether or not
heat-treated, other, and subject to a duty free rate.
The appropriate subheading for the reddish shale pebbles will be
2530.90.0050, HTS, which provides for mineral substances not elsewhere
specified or included: other, other, and subject to a duty free rate.
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