CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:222 H80212

Ms. Laurie Showers
Grosfillex
1575 Joel Drive
Lebanon, PA 17046-8376

RE: The tariff classification of a plastic umbrella base from Canada.

Dear Ms. Showers:

In your letter, dated April 19, 2001, you requested a classification ruling.

You have submitted a photograph of a plastic umbrella base. The umbrella base is 100 percent resin and it is available in four colors. The umbrella base weighs 3.5 pounds. It will be sold primarily to retail stores for household patio and poolside use. The applicable subheading for plastic umbrella bases will be 3924.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles of plastics, other, other. The general 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 CFR 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 Alice Masterson at 212-637-7090.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division