CLA-2-69:RR:NC:2:227 D80538
Mr. Scott D. Noe
Tower Group Int'l., Inc.
821 2nd Avenue, #1400
Seattle, WA 98104-1476
RE: The tariff classification of decorative ceramic jars from
Vietnam.
Dear Mr. Noe:
In your letter dated July 15, 1998, on behalf of Hunt
Collection, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Samples, which were received in a broken condition, are being
returned as requested.
The subject merchandise, based on the samples submitted,
consists of small and large decorative ceramic jars that are
designated "Winterfrost," "Green 1" and "Orange 2."
You state that the subject merchandise may be classified
under subheading 6913.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other ornamental ceramic
articles of earthenware, whether or not decorated, having a
reddish-colored body and a lustrous glaze, and mottled, streaked
or solidly colored brown to black with metallic oxide or salt.
However, since the subject articles do not meet the above-stated
criteria, consideration of classification under subheading
6913.90.3000, HTS, is precluded.
The applicable subheading for these decorative ceramic jars
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 51.5 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