The tariff classification of a pewter statuette from Tawain

NY 858879 January 7, 1992 CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113 858879 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000 Mr. John Crowley Sharretts, Paley, Carter and Blauvelt. P.C. 67 Broad Street New York, N.Y. 10004 RE: The tariff classification of a pewter statuette from Tawain Dear Mr. Crowley: In your letter dated December 14, 1990 on behalf of Kmart Corporation you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is a small pewter statuette of two owls on a wooden base. The applicable subheading for the pewter statuette will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments of base metal. The rate of duty will be 5 percent 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