CLA-2-83:S:N:N1:113 874900
Mr. Allen H. Kamnitz
Sharretts, Paley, Carter and Blauvelt
67 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
RE: The tariff classification of zinc figurines from China
Dear Mr. Kamnitz:
In your letter dated May 29, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise is zinc figurines of popular comic book
characters. The figurines are about 2 1/2 inches tall and 1 inch
wide. They represent the Batman, the Penguin, the Catwoman, and a
Penguin Commando. They are designed to be sold to collectors.
The applicable subheading for the figurines will be
8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments of base
metal. The rate of duty will be 5% ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport