The tariff classification of a jasper wine cup and three piecetea cup from China.

NY 885470 May 6, 1993 CLA-2-:71:S:N:N8:344 885470 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7116.20.2000 Mr. Yongqian Li LYQ Import Export Company 8100 Roxburgh #1 West Clayton, MO 63105 RE: The tariff classification of a jasper wine cup and three piece tea cup from China. Dear Mr. Li: In your letter of April 22, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling on a jasper wine cup and three piece tea cup. You have submitted a sample and three photographs with your request. The sample is a wine cup measuring approximately 3 1/4" high and 2" in diameter. The photographs show a three piece teacup, consisting of a saucer a cup and a cover. Both articles are made of jasper. The applicable subheading for the jasper wine cup and three piece teacup will be 7116.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Articles of...precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed): Other: Of semiprecious stones. The rate of duty will be 21% 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