The tariff classification of specially tempered glass plates from Argentina

NY 891628 November 18, 1993 CLA-2-70:S:N:N3:226 891628 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7013.39.1000 Mr. Howard Millendorf Primex International Trading Corp. 230 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 RE: The tariff classification of specially tempered glass plates from Argentina Dear Mr. Millendorf: In your letter dated October 12, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling on two glass plates. You claimed that these items were pressed and toughened (specially tempered). Samples of the plates were submitted to our Customs laboratory for analysis. The laboratory confirmed that these products were specially tempered. The applicable subheading for the specially tempered glass plates will be 7013.39.10, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes...other: pressed and toughened (specially tempered). The rate of duty will be 12.5 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