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The tariff classification of photo frames from Taiwan and China
Issued April 11, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8306.30.0000
Headings: 8306
Product description
The tariff classification of photo frames from Taiwan and China
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the merchandise will be 8306.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal.
Full text
NY 808515 April 11, 1995 CLA-2-83:S:N:N3:113 808515 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.30.0000 Mr. Warren E. Coe Amway Corporation 7575 Fulton Street East Ada, Michigan 49355 RE: The tariff classification of photo frames from Taiwan and China Dear Mr. Coe: In your letter dated March 23, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is picture frames made of base metal. SKU No. X3433, Vendor No. PT 423/V01081 is a solid brass frame consisting of three small frames connected together vertically and topped by a metal ribbon. SKU No. F2936, Vendor No. AFES 9100PM/2 is a silver-plated picture frame/photo album combination. SKU No. F3599, Vendor No. AFES GA5023 is an ornate, silver-plated picture frame. SKU No. F3294, Vendor No. AFES D2293 is a solid brass, picture frame/photo album combination. SKU No. F3195, Vendor No. AFES SG529 is a silver- and brass-plated photo frame. The applicable subheading for the merchandise 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 duty rate will be 4.8 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 this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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