The tariff classification of a decorative porcelain pitcher from China.

N088477 January 5, 2010 CLA-2-69:OT:RR:NC:N4:428 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6913.10.5000 Mr. David Armbruster Garden Ridge 19411 Atrium Place Houston, TX 77084 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative porcelain pitcher from China. Dear Mr. Armbruster: In your letter dated December 17, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration consists of a decorative ceramic pitcher of porcelain, item number 124029704. The pitcher measures 9 inches in height. You state that the pitcher is intended as a decorative accent piece for the home. You also state that the pitcher is not safe for food and drink contact and will be labeled as such, and that it will be displayed and sold in the home décor section of your stores, not with kitchen or food ware products. You have submitted a photograph of the pitcher with your request. The applicable subheading for the decorative porcelain pitcher, item number 124029704, will be 6913.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles: Of porcelain or china: 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 Sharon Chung at (646) 733-3028. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division