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The tariff classification of a glass flower pot with a plastic flower from China.
Issued March 15, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6702.10.4000
Headings: 6702
Product description
The submitted sample is identified as model number 8429. This item is composed of a small flower pot made of glass with a metal stand and a plastic rose. The leaves are also made of plastic. The center of the plastic rose features a miniature blinking light and musical capability underneath. A tiny red button in the top of the flower pot, when pressed, activates the musical chip and the blinking light. In our opinion, the plastic flower imparts the essential character to this article.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the artificial flower will be 6702.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit: of plastics: other, including parts.
Full text
NY G87355 March 15, 2001 CLA-2-67:RR:NC:SP:222 G87355 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6702.10.4000 Ms. Carmina Cruz Team Handling Services 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #6A Inglewood, CA 90301 RE: The tariff classification of a glass flower pot with a plastic flower from China. Dear Ms. Carmina: In your letter dated February 7, 2001, on behalf of your client New Star Toys & Gifts, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as model number 8429. This item is composed of a small flower pot made of glass with a metal stand and a plastic rose. The leaves are also made of plastic. The center of the plastic rose features a miniature blinking light and musical capability underneath. A tiny red button in the top of the flower pot, when pressed, activates the musical chip and the blinking light. In our opinion, the plastic flower imparts the essential character to this article. The applicable subheading for the artificial flower will be 6702.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit: of plastics: other, including parts. The rate of duty will be 3.4 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 Alice Masterson at 212-637-7090. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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