The tariff classification of an artificial flower from China or Taiwan

PD B86763 July 27, 1997 CLA-2-67: NEW: TCBI: G11 B86763 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:6702.90.3500 Mr. David A. Eisen Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C. One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway 43rd Floor New York, N.Y. 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of an artificial flower from China or Taiwan Dear Mr. Eisen: In your letter dated June 23,1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Avon Products. The submitted sample is an artificial flower secured to a metal bar-pin. The artificial flower is constructed of woven polyester, and has woven polyester petals which are affixed to a plastic stem. The artificial flower is stitched to a woven polyester ribbon which is in the shape of a bow. The applicable subheading for the artificial flower will be 6702.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artificial flowers..., of other materials, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 9 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. Sincerely, Kathleen M. Haage Area Director New York/Newark Area