CLA-2-69:RR:NC:2:227 D85635
Mr. Jackson H. Daniel, Jr.
International Forwarders, Inc.
P.O. Box 32428
Charleston, SC 29417-2428
RE: The tariff classification of ceramic brick pavers from
Australia.
Dear Mr. Daniel:
In your letter dated December 3, 1998, on behalf of Boral
Bricks, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject merchandise is ceramic brick pavers, measuring
approximately 4 1/2 inches by 9 inches by 1 3/5 inches, which
will be used primarily on patios, walkways and in the garden
area.
The applicable subheading for these ceramic brick pavers
will be 6904.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for ceramic building bricks,
flooring blocks, support and filler tiles and the like: other.
The rate of duty will be 1 percent ad valorem, noting the rate of
duty will be free commencing January of 1999.
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