CLA-2-83:RR:NC:MM:113 C89166
Ms. Michele Smith
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
3333 Beverly Road, BC 204A
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
RE: The tariff classification of an ornament stand from China
Dear Ms. Smith:
In your letter dated June 10, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The merchandise is an ornament hanger stand made of gold-toned steel wire
(item number 91093). It measures 10 inches in height and rests upon a circular
base 4 inches in diameter. The stand can be used to display various decorative
articles, such as Christmas ornaments.
The applicable subheading for the stand will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and
other ornaments of base metal, and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will
be 1 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 James Smyth at 212-466-
2084.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division