The tariff classification of stoneware dinnerware from China.
Issued April 3, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6912.00.39
Headings: 6912
Product description
The merchandise at issue is stoneware dinnerware that is identified as in the patterns Casual Choice Blue, Casual Choice Green, Casual Choice Purple and Casual Choice Yellow. The information submitted indicates that the patterns are principally for household use and are "available in specified sets" in accordance with Chapter 69, additional U.S. note 6(b) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, with an aggregate value of over $38.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the above stoneware dinnerware sets will be 6912.00.39, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ceramic household tableware, other than of porcelain or china, available in specified sets, in a pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.
Full text
NY C85838 April 3, 1998 CLA-2-69:RR:NC:2:227 C85838 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6912.00.39 Mr. Harold Nash Encore Productions, Inc. 395 North Service Road, Ste. 300 Melville, NY 11747 RE: The tariff classification of stoneware dinnerware from China. Dear Mr. Nash: In your letter dated March 6, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise at issue is stoneware dinnerware that is identified as in the patterns Casual Choice Blue, Casual Choice Green, Casual Choice Purple and Casual Choice Yellow. The information submitted indicates that the patterns are principally for household use and are "available in specified sets" in accordance with Chapter 69, additional U.S. note 6(b) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, with an aggregate value of over $38. The applicable subheading for the above stoneware dinnerware sets will be 6912.00.39, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ceramic household tableware, other than of porcelain or china, available in specified sets, in a pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of Chapter 69 is over $38. The duty rate will be 4.5 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 George Kalkines at (212) 466-5794. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
Revocation of Headquarters Ruling Letter (HQ) 955838, dated August 8, 1994; Classification of Ceramic tableware; Additional U.S. Note 6 (a) and (b), Chapter 69.
Revocation of Headquarters Ruling Letter (HQ) 967792, dated January 20, 2006; Interpretation of "available in specified sets" maximum size requirements of Additional U.S. Note 6 to Chapter 69, HTSUSA
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