CLA-2-69:RR:NC:2:227 C85947
Ms. Ruby L. Wood
Evans and Wood & Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 610005
D/FW Airport, TX 75261
RE: The tariff classification of ceramic photo frames from
Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Wood:
In your letter dated March 30, 1998, on behalf of Greco
Frame & Supply, Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The sample submitted is an oblong-shape ceramic photo frame,
item number 5806, which measures approximately 7 inches long by
9 1/2 inches wide and features a floral-like motif around the
outer frame as well as gold-colored metal trimming around the
inner border. It possesses a paperboard backing which is
designed to be opened and secured via swivel metal clips. It
also has a clear glass window, measuring about 5 inches by 7
inches, and a posterior fold-out stand for displaying the photo.
It is stated that similarly constructed photo frames, item
numbers 5800, 5802 and 5804 (differing only in size), will also
be imported.
The applicable subheading for these ceramic photo frames
will be 6913.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other ornamental ceramic
articles. The rate of duty will be 6.2 percent ad valorem.
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
George Kalkines at 212-466-5794.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division