CLA-2-70:RR:NC:2:226 I80787
Mr. Joseph R. Hoffacker
Barthco Trade Consultants
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
RE: The tariff classification of a decorative glass article from China
Dear Mr. Hoffacker:
In your letter dated April 10, 2002, on behalf of your client, Big Lots Stores, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative photograph depicting the item was submitted with your request.
The subject article, which is identified as “HG70397”, is a ten-inch decorative glass article shaped to resemble a sleigh. The item consists of a glass body (painted red or green) with a metal frame.
You indicated in your letter that the unit value of the article is $2.40.
The applicable subheading for the decorative glass article will be 7013.99.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes...other glassware: other: other: other: valued over $0.30 but not over $3.00 each. The rate of duty will be 30 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 Jacob Bunin at 646-733-3027.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division