E84686 E8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of two agglomerated stone articles from China

Issued September 9, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6810.99.0000

Headings: 6810

Product description

The first item (stock #93228), which is one of three styles in an assortment, is an agglomerated stone figurine of a ballerina with a swan on a wooden base. The item measures approximately six and one-half inches in height by seven and three-quarter inches in length. The second item (stock #93238), which is one of three styles in an assortment, is an agglomerated stone figurine of an African American ballerina with a swan on a wooden base. The item measures approximately six and one-half inches in height by seven and three-quarter inches in length. You indicated in your letter that both articles are composed of natural marble stone powder agglomerated with plastic material. Our laboratory has confirmed that the two submitted samples consisted of these materials.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the two agglomerated stone articles will be 6810.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of…artificial stone, whether or not reinforced: other articles: other.

Full text

NY E84686 September 9, 1999 CLA-2-68:RR:NC:2:226 E84686 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6810.99.0000 Ms. Michele Smith Sears, Roebuck & Co. 3333 Beverly Road, BC 172A-A Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 RE: The tariff classification of two agglomerated stone articles from China Dear Ms. Smith: In your letter dated July 2, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two representative samples of the items were submitted and were sent to our Customs laboratory for analysis. The first item (stock #93228), which is one of three styles in an assortment, is an agglomerated stone figurine of a ballerina with a swan on a wooden base. The item measures approximately six and one-half inches in height by seven and three-quarter inches in length. The second item (stock #93238), which is one of three styles in an assortment, is an agglomerated stone figurine of an African American ballerina with a swan on a wooden base. The item measures approximately six and one-half inches in height by seven and three-quarter inches in length. You indicated in your letter that both articles are composed of natural marble stone powder agglomerated with plastic material. Our laboratory has confirmed that the two submitted samples consisted of these materials. The applicable subheading for the two agglomerated stone articles will be 6810.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of…artificial stone, whether or not reinforced: other articles: other. 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 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 Jacob Bunin at 212-637-7074. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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