CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 R01197

Mr. Troy D. Crago
Atico International, USA
501 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

RE: The tariff classification of a spatula from China.

Dear Mr. Crago:

In your letter dated December 16, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

A picture was provided with your letter. The product, identified as item C038IA05411, is a silicone spatula with a stainless steel wire handle.

The applicable subheading for the spatula will be 3924.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles…of plastics: tableware and kitchenware: other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem.

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 Joan Mazzola at 646-733-3023.


Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division