The tariff classification of bridal bouquet from China.

NY C87833 June 12, 1998 CLA-2-67:RR:NC:SP:222 C87833 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6702.90.3500 Ms. Joanne Balice CBI Distributing Corp. 2400 W. Central Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60195-1930 RE: The tariff classification of bridal bouquet from China. Dear Ms. Balice: In your letter dated May 11, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as style #50868. It is a play bridal bouquet composed of artificial flowers and netting material. The netting material is made of 100 percent nylon netting fabric. The flowers, designed as little roses with leaves are composed of 100 percent nylon woven fabric. The play bridal bouquet is glued onto a plastic handle with a half oval-shaped top. Your letter of inquiry states that this article will be displayed and sold in accessories stores. It is designed to accompany other dress up articles for children, such as a play bridal dress, ballet tutu or princess crown. The applicable subheading for the play bridal bouquet will be 6702.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artificial flowers...articles made of 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Alice Masterson at 212-466-5892. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division