CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113 G88284
Mr. Joseph R. Hoffacker
Barthco Trade Consultants
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
RE: The tariff classification of photo box from China.
Dear Mr. Hoffacker:
In your letter dated March 8, 2001, you requested a ruling on behalf of Consolidated Stores, Inc. on tariff classification.
The sample you provided is a photo frame box, item # 010/377. The item is a composite good consisting of a plastic storage box with a lid of aluminum. The lid forms a photo frame.
The applicable subheading for this product will be 8306.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal. The general rate of duty will be 2.7 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 James Smyth at 212-637-7008.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division