The tariff classification of wind chimes from China

NY A85835 July 30, 1996 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:GI:113 A85835 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.10.0000 Mr. James C. Alberdi A.J. Arango, Inc. 1516 E. Eighth Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 RE: The tariff classification of wind chimes from China Dear Mr. Alberdi: In your letter dated July 16, 1996, on behalf of Edward Rodriguez & Co., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is wind chimes made of aluminum. The chimes are suspended by string from a framed oval piece of glass depicting a colorful bird surrounded by leaves and berries. The applicable subheading for the wind chimes will be 8306.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, and parts thereof, of base metal. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent 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 James Smyth at 212-466-2084. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division