CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113 E86031
Ms. Bonnie Gulyas
J.C. Penney Purchasing Corporation
6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75024-3698
RE: The tariff classification of ornamental stands from China
Dear Ms. Gulyas:
In your letter dated August 16, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The samples you submitted are three styles of painted, steel-wire, ornamental stands that will be used to display holiday greeting cards in the home. They measure approximately 13 inches in height and rest on curlicue bases. The one that will hold Christmas cards features snowman shapes covered with white glitter paint. The other two stands will hold Easter cards. One features yellow eggs, and the other, pink tulips.
The applicable subheading for the three stands will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, of base metal, other. The rate of duty will be free.
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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division