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The tariff classification of decorative porcelain platters from China.
Issued December 5, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6913.10.5000
Headings: 6913
Product description
The merchandise at issue consists of decorative porcelain platters, measuring 14 and 16 inches in diameter, that are hand painted and hand decoupage and then coated with a clear high gloss polyurethane finish. It is stated that the subject merchandise, designed for decorative purposes, will be either mounted on a wall or displayed with a stand on a horizontal surface such as an end table.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for these decorative porcelain platters will be 6913.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other ornamental ceramic articles of porcelain.
Full text
NY 816564 December 5, 1995 CLA-2-69:R:N4:227 816564 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6913.10.5000 Mr. Robert B. Halkowich Jeanne Reed's Ltd. 1915 Pocahontas Trail Village Shops at Kingsmill Williamsburg, VA 23185 RE: The tariff classification of decorative porcelain platters from China. Dear Mr. Halkowich: In your letter dated November 2, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise at issue consists of decorative porcelain platters, measuring 14 and 16 inches in diameter, that are hand painted and hand decoupage and then coated with a clear high gloss polyurethane finish. It is stated that the subject merchandise, designed for decorative purposes, will be either mounted on a wall or displayed with a stand on a horizontal surface such as an end table. The applicable subheading for these decorative porcelain platters will be 6913.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other ornamental ceramic articles of porcelain. The rate of duty will be free. 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 letter 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
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