The tariff classification of an artificial flower from China

PD C81862 December 15, 1997 CLA-2-67:NEW:TCB1:G11 C81862 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:6702.10.4000 Ms. Nancy Welch Michaels Stores, Inc. 8000 Bent Branch Drive Irving, TX 75603 RE: The tariff classification of an artificial flower from China Dear Ms. Welch: In your letter dated November 14, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, item number A114387R, is referred to as an Achillea Pick. The sample is composed of styrofoam buds which are attached to a plastic coated wire by the slip-on/snap-on method of construction. The applicable subheading for the Achillea Pick will be 6702.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artificial flowers..., of plastics, other, including parts. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Haage Area Director New York/Newark Area