The tariff classification of wooden sculptures from Japan.
Issued April 15, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9703.00.0000
Headings: 9703
Product description
Zuiun Matsuda. Mr. Matsuda is a sculptor living and working in Japan. In 1970, he began studying Buddhist carving. In 1980, he became a sculptor of Buddhist images and created wooden sculptures for religious parties throughout Japan. In 1994, Mr. Matsuda began creating modern art sculptures. Based on the submitted resume, Mr. Matsuda has exhibited in Japan and the United States and is recognized as a professional artist of the free fine arts.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading, for sculptures in editions not exceeding twelve pieces, will be 9703.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for original sculptures and statuary, in any material.
Full text
NY A82030 April 15, 1996 CLA-2-97:RR:NC:FC:233 A82030 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9703.00.0000 Mr. David C. Cohen Masterpiece International, Ltd. 90 Washington Street New York, NY 10006 RE: The tariff classification of wooden sculptures from Japan. Dear Mr. Cohen: In your letter dated April 1, 1996, on behalf of the Nippon Club, you requested a tariff classification ruling for wooden sculptures created by Mr. Zuiun Matsuda. Mr. Matsuda is a sculptor living and working in Japan. In 1970, he began studying Buddhist carving. In 1980, he became a sculptor of Buddhist images and created wooden sculptures for religious parties throughout Japan. In 1994, Mr. Matsuda began creating modern art sculptures. Based on the submitted resume, Mr. Matsuda has exhibited in Japan and the United States and is recognized as a professional artist of the free fine arts. The applicable subheading, for sculptures in editions not exceeding twelve pieces, will be 9703.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for original sculptures and statuary, in any material. The rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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