The tariff classification of Photograph Frames, Style No. 008-966094 and 008-966093

PD A85136 July 18, 1996 CLA-2-83:OFO:C:OT B12 A85136 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.30.0000 Ms. Cindy Bergamini Coordinator, Customs Compliance Charming Shoppes, Incorporated 450 Winks Lane Bensalem, PA 19020 RE: The tariff classification of Photograph Frames, Style No. 008-966094 and 008-966093 Dear Ms. Bergamini: In your correspondence dated July 1, 1996, you requested a tariff classification rule for metal photograph frames, Style No. 008-966094 and Style No. 008-066093. The articles are described as: Style No. 008-966094, Frame 3 l/2" x 5" Teddy Bear Metal (pewter) With beveled glass and cardboard backing Style No. 008-966093, Frame 3 l/2" x 5" Angel Bear Metal (pewter) With beveled glass and cardboard backing Country of origin: Taiwan -2- Ports of entry: Indianapolis Los Angeles New York Philadelphia The subheading for the frames will be 8306.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTS), which provides for photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors and parts thereof. The rate of duty is 4.3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177). A copy of this ruling 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 this transaction. Sincerely, JOYCE HENDERSON Port Director Otay Mesa, California