CLA-2-46:RR:NC:2:230 D82459
Mr. Gregory Tsougranis
GST Traders Inc.
79 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454
RE: The tariff classification of willow baskets, hampers and boxes
from Bulgaria
Dear Mr. Tsougranis:
In your letter dated September 1, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling on baskets and furniture of willow. A
separate ruling is being issued for the baskets and for the
furniture. This ruling concerns the willow baskets.
The baskets to be classified consist of assorted small
baskets, laundry baskets and boxes. Descriptive literature in the
form of photocopies of catalogue pictures was submitted. The
assorted small baskets are in various shapes and have one or two
handles. Some baskets have a lid. The laundry basket shown in the
catalogue is a large upright basket with a lid; it is similar to a
clothes hamper. The box appears to be a round container with a top
similar in size and shape to a cookie tin. The assorted baskets,
hamper and box are made of interwoven willow. The willow used may
be in the form of whole rods or it may be split.
The applicable subheading for the assorted baskets, the hamper
and the box made of either whole or split willow will be
4602.10.1200, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for basketwork, wickerwork and
other articles made directly to shape from plaiting materials; of
vegetable materials; other baskets and bags, whether or not lined;
of willow. The duty rate will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.
Presently the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) has
expired. However, articles which are classifiable under subheading
4602.10.1200, HTSUSA, and which are products of Bulgaria are
entitled to duty free treatment under the GSP upon compliance with
all applicable regulations, if the GSP is renewed.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this
merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Paul Garretto at 212-466-5779.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division