The tariff classification of a figurine of agglomerated stone from China

N245422 September 10, 2013 CLA-2-68:OT:RR:NC:2:226 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6810.99.0080 Mr. Greg Montgomery OEC Logistics, Inc. 11960 Westline Industrial Drive Suite #350 St. Louis, MO 63146 RE: The tariff classification of a figurine of agglomerated stone from China Dear Mr. Montgomery: In your letter dated August 15, 2013 you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a collectible sport figurine. You submitted a sample for our examination which will be returned to you as requested. The figurine, “Ernie Lombardi”, is a bronze colored, decorative, agglomerated stone article posed in a catcher’s stance. The item measures approximately 3¼ inches wide by 4¾ inches high. It will be used as a giveaway at baseball games. In your letter, you stated that the figurine consists of agglomerated stone; you indicated that it consists of limestone uniformly agglomerated with plastics throughout the body of the article. The applicable subheading for the agglomerated stone figurine 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, Myles B. Harmon Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division