CLA-2-46:OT:RR:E:NC:2:230
Mr. Troy D. Crago
Atico International USA, Inc.
501 South Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RE: The tariff classification of a bamboo star wall art from China
Dear Mr. Crago:
In your letter dated August 21, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The ruling was requested on the “Bamboo Star Wall Art”, item # A029FA01994. A photograph and product specifications were submitted.
The product is a decorative wall hanging composed of bamboo. The wall hanging is in the form a five-point star measuring 12” x 12” x 3/8”. Each of the five sections of the star is composed of bamboo strips, in assorted width sizes, interwoven together in one of five different weave patterns. The perimeter of the star and of the five sections is bordered with a split bamboo cane strip.
The applicable subheading for the “Bamboo Star Wall Art”, item # A029FA01994, will be 4602.11.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601: Of vegetable materials: Of bamboo: Other (than baskets, bags, luggage, handbags or flatgoods): Other (than wickerwork). The rate of duty will be 6.6 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 (646) 733-3035.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division