The tariff classification of a cement article from China, Taiwan or Vietnam

N024891 April 7, 2008 CLA-2-68:OT:RR:NC:1:126 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6810.99.0080 Ms. Dana Praeger Lamplight Farms, Inc. 4900 North Lilly Road Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-7035 RE: The tariff classification of a cement article from China, Taiwan or Vietnam Dear Ms. Praeger: In your letter dated March 4, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample was submitted and will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample is a grey-colored torch stand. You state in your letter that the article is composed of cement. The stand is designed with a center hole through which a metal torch can be inserted. You further state that this stand is made for TIKI® brand metal torches. The torches will be imported separately. The applicable subheading for the cement torch stand will be 6810.99.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced: other articles: other: other. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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