The tariff classification of a decorative glass article from China

NY I87838 October 31, 2002 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:2:226 I87838 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7013.99.5000 Mr. Harvey Stein Harvey Lewis Designs 326 First Street Suite 11 Annapolis, MD 21403 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative glass article from China Dear Mr. Stein: In your letter dated October 16, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample of the item was submitted with your ruling request. The item in question is a decorative, shell-shaped, clear glass bottle with a plastic stopper and a rose-shaped silver-plated top. You indicated in your letter that the unit value of this item is $1.43. The applicable subheading for the decorative glass bottle will be 7013.99.5000, 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 $0.30 but not over $3.00 each. The rate of duty will be 30 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 646-733-3027. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division