The tariff classification of ironstone dinnerware from China.
Issued May 31, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6912.00.39
Headings: 6912
Product description
The merchandise at issue is ironstone dinnerware that is identified as in the patterns Indigo Quartet, Spruce Quartet, Spring Quartet and White Quartet. 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 ironstone dinnerware patterns 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 F87147 May 31, 2000 CLA-2-69:RR:NC:2:227 F87147 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6912.00.39 Ms. Deborah S. Woodward Oneida Ltd. 163-181 Kenwood Avenue Oneida, NY 13421 RE: The tariff classification of ironstone dinnerware from China. Dear Ms. Woodward: In your letter dated May 11, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise at issue is ironstone dinnerware that is identified as in the patterns Indigo Quartet, Spruce Quartet, Spring Quartet and White Quartet. 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 ironstone dinnerware patterns 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 rate of duty 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 212-637-7073. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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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.
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