The tariff classification of a decorative glass article from China

NY J84792 May 27, 2003 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:2:226 J84792 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7013.99.8000 Ms. Paula Griffith Crazy Mountain Imports 1 Mountain Drive Imlay City, MI 48444 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative glass article from China Dear Ms. Griffith: In your letter dated May 7, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample was submitted with your ruling request. The subject article, which is identified as item #GAD807, is a decorative stained glass article in the shape of a glass flower. The glass flower is framed in metal and screws into a 22-inch metal stake. The glass flower with metal stake measures approximately 30 inches in height. You indicated in a telephone conversation that the unit value of this item is $4.50. The applicable subheading for the decorative glass article 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: other: valued over $3.00 but not over $5.00 each. The rate of duty will be 11.7 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