The tariff classification of a soapstone wood-burning stove from Norway.

NY 811779 July 5, 1995 CLA-2-71:S:N:N6:344 811779 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7116.20.4000 Mr. Rolf Fredner Rolf Fredner, Inc. 63 Melrose Drive New Rochelle, New York 10804-4609 . RE: The tariff classification of a soapstone wood-burning stove from Norway. Dear Mr. Fredner: In your letter dated June 14, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have not submitted a sample, however, you have provided us with descriptive literature. The article at issue is the OCTO model wood-burning stove which is constructed on its exterior and interior of soapstone (steatite). The stove is manufactured in a pre-fabricated kit form for assembly at the site of installation (usually private homes). The door is made of either brass, steel or a combination of brass and glass. A stove extraction pipe made of steel is included with the kit. Assembly of the octagonally-shaped stove requires no screws, pins nor adhesives. The applicable subheading for the OCTO soapstone wood-burning stove will be 7116.20.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Articles of...semiprecious stones (except rock crystal): Other. The rate of duty will be 18.9% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport