NY 889236
August 30,1993
CLA-2-95:S:N:N6:343 889236
Mr. Robert J. Freed
Saratoga Forwarding Co. Inc.
18 Griffin Way
Chelsea, MA 02150
RE: The tariff classification of glass balls with wire stems from Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Freed:
In your letter dated August 3, 1993, on behalf of Edward Jacobson, Inc.,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted samples of glass balls with wire stems. They are
30mm painted glass Christmas balls on 4 inch wire stems. These balls are sold
primarily to florists who use them in making Christmas floral arrangements and
decorations. Colored balls like these are traditionally used at Christmas and
qualify as festive articles.
The applicable subheading for the colored glass balls with wire stems
will be 9505.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for ... articles for Christmas festivities and parts and
accessories thereof, other, other. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent 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