CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI:227 A85385
Mr. Ronald J. Roth
JMP-Newcor International, Inc.
5215 Old Orchard Road, Suite 500
Skokie, IL 60077
RE: The tariff classification of stoneware dinnerware from Thailand.
Dear Mr. Roth:
In your letter dated June 27, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The merchandise at issue is stoneware dinnerware that is
identified as in the patterns 532 Allen's Orchard, 534 Monterey, 789
Sunflowers, 808 Delicious, 810 Fruit Checks, 7115 Cape Maine, and 7118 Atlanta.
The information submitted indicates that the patterns are principally for
household use and are "available in specified sets" in accordance with Chapter
69, additional U.S. note 6(b) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States, with an aggregate value of over $38.00.
The applicable subheading for the above stoneware dinnerware
sets will be 6912.00.39, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for ceramic household tableware, other
than of porcelain or china, available in specified sets, in a
pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in
additional U.S. note 6(b) of Chapter 69 is over $38. The duty rate
will be 4.5 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 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 George Kalkines at (212) 466-5794.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division