The tariff classification of porcelain dinnerware from China.

NY F81173 January 4, 2000 CLA-2-69:RR:NC:2:227 F81173 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6911.10.37 Ms. Deborah S. Woodward Oneida Ltd. 163-181 Kenwood Avenue Oneida, NY 13421 RE: The tariff classification of porcelain dinnerware from China. Dear Ms. Woodward: In your letter dated November 15, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise at issue is porcelain dinnerware that is identified as in the patterns Maurelle, Klondike and Gaiety. The information submitted indicates that the patterns are principally for household use and are “available in specified sets” in accordance with Chapter 69, additional U.S. note 6(b) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, with an aggregate value of over $56. The applicable subheading for the above porcelain dinnerware patterns will be 6911.10.37, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ceramic household tableware of porcelain or china, available in specified sets, in a pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of Chapter 69 is over $56. The rate of duty will be 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 George Kalkines at 212-637-7073. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division