This ruling has been revoked and is no longer current.

Superseded by {H308673}.

K81163 K8 Ruling REVOKED

The tariff classification of a glass article from China

Issued December 10, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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K8 K81163 (December 10, 2003)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 7020.00.6000

Headings: 7020

Product description

The subject article, which you refer to as CVS item number 256840 - “Decorative Rain Gauge”, consists of a 6-inch calibrated glass tube and a three-dimensional “polystone” frog figurine holder. The frog figurine is holding the glass tube in one hand, and a 5-inch metal umbrella in the other. The glass tube, which is glued to the base of the holder, is designed to be used as a measuring device to catch and monitor rain fall.

CBP rationale

the glass tube in one hand, and a 5-inch metal umbrella in the other. The glass tube, which is glued to the base of the holder, is designed to be used as a measuring device to catch and monitor rain fall. The applicable subheading for the glass rain gauge will be 7020.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of glass: other. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem.

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NY K81163 December 10, 2003 CLA-2-70:RR:NC:1:126 K81163 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7020.00.6000 Ms. Cheryl Santos CVS/Pharmacy One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a glass article from China Dear Ms. Santos: In your letter dated November 13, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample was submitted and will be returned to you as requested. The subject article, which you refer to as CVS item number 256840 - “Decorative Rain Gauge”, consists of a 6-inch calibrated glass tube and a three-dimensional “polystone” frog figurine holder. The frog figurine is holding the glass tube in one hand, and a 5-inch metal umbrella in the other. The glass tube, which is glued to the base of the holder, is designed to be used as a measuring device to catch and monitor rain fall. The applicable subheading for the glass rain gauge will be 7020.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of glass: other. The rate of duty will be 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 Jacob Bunin at 646-733-3027. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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