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The tariff classification of a ceramic cookie jar from China.
Issued May 26, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6912.00.4810
Headings: 6912
Product description
It features an exterior Nativity scene with Jesus, Mary and Joseph as well as an angel, the three wise men, a shepherd and his sheep, farm animals, and the manger, all depicted in bas-relief.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this ceramic cookie jar will be 6912.00.4810, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other ceramic tableware, kitchenware…other than of porcelain or china: other, suitable for food or drink contact.
Full text
NY F86431 May 26, 2000 CLA-2-69:RR:NC:2:227 F86431 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6912.00.4810 Mr. Troy Myers Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 702 Southwest 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE: The tariff classification of a ceramic cookie jar from China. Dear Mr. Myers: In your letter dated May 2, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Sample, which was received in a broken condition, is being returned as requested. The sample submitted is a round-shaped tri-footed ceramic cookie jar, style number 1168, that measures approximately 9 inches in height with an overall diameter of 7 ½ inches as well as an open top diameter of 4 5/8 inches. It features an exterior Nativity scene with Jesus, Mary and Joseph as well as an angel, the three wise men, a shepherd and his sheep, farm animals, and the manger, all depicted in bas-relief. The applicable subheading for this ceramic cookie jar will be 6912.00.4810, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other ceramic tableware, kitchenware…other than of porcelain or china: other, suitable for food or drink contact. The rate of duty will be 9.8 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 212-637-7073. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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