The tariff classification of two decorative glass articles from China

NY G88573 April 9, 2001 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:2:226 G88573 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7013.99.8000 Mr. Gary Ho L.E. Coppersmith Inc. 2041 Rosecrans Avenue El Segundo, CA 90245 RE: The tariff classification of two decorative glass articles from China Dear Mr. Ho: In your letter dated March 22, 2001, on behalf of your client, Joan Baker Designs Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two representative samples of the items were submitted and will be returned to you as requested. The first article, item #AP101, is a decorative rectangular-shaped glass panel that is decorated with hand-painted butterflies. The glass panel is framed in metal and features an easel-style metal stand. It measures approximately twelve and one-half inches by nine and one-half inches. The second article, item #TS101, is a large, flat, circular glass article that has a hand-painted stained glass peacock design. The glass article measures approximately ten inches in diameter. A metal candleholder, which incorporates a metal stand for the decorative glass article, is included with the item. The applicable subheading for the two decorative glass articles (item #AP101 and item #TS101) will be 7013.99.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes…: other glassware: other: other: valued over $3 but not over $5 each. The rate of duty will be 12.4 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Jacob Bunin at 212-637-7074. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division