CLA-2-69:S:N:N3:227 884558
Mr. M. Okazaki
Sun World Commerce Co., Ltd.
2601, Tokugawa-cho, Higashi-ku,
Nagoya, Japan
RE: The tariff classification of stoneware dinnerware from Japan.
Dear Mr. Okazaki:
In your letter dated March 29, 1993, on behalf of Action
Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise at issue are stoneware dinnerware that
are identified as in the Animal Collection and Clown Collection
patterns. The information submitted indicates that the above
patterns are principally for household use and are "available in
specified sets" in accordance with Chapter 69, additional U.S. note
6(b) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, with
an aggregate value of $56.73.
The applicable subheading for the Animal Collection and Clown
Collection stoneware dinnerware patterns will be 6912.00.39,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for ceramic household tableware, other than of porcelain
or china, available in specified sets, in a pattern for which the
aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6
(b) of Chapter 69 is over $38. The rate of duty will be 4.5
percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport