The tariff classification of a glass clip picture frame from China

NY A82522 April 30, 1996 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:GI:226 A82522 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7013.99.5000 Ms. Annette McCormack Meijer, Inc. 2929 Walker Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544-9428 RE: The tariff classification of a glass clip picture frame from China Dear Ms. McCormack: In your letter dated April 12, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a glass clip picture frame. A sample of the item was submitted and will be returned as requested. The frame consists of a glass front secured to a fiberboard back by four removable metal clips and is intended to hold pictures, photo's, etc. In your letter you stated that the frames will be imported in several sizes ranging from 3.5" X 5" to 18" X 24". The unit value for each item is less than three dollars. The applicable subheading for the glass clip picture frames will be 7013.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes...: other glassware: other: other: other: valued over $0.30 but not over $3 each. The rate of duty will be 30% 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 Jacob Bunin at 212-466-5796. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director, National Commodity Specialist Division