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The tariff classification of a vase from China
Issued February 17, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8306.29.0000
Headings: 8306
Product description
It has two handles at its top and is painted black with an image of an apple on the front. It measures 10 inches high. The diameter of the top is approximately 6 ½ inches, the diameter of the base is approximately 4 ½ inches. Your letter states that its intended use is to hold decorations, such as flowers.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the vase will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal… statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other.
Full text
NY M80859 February 17, 2006 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:121 M80859 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000 Mr. Joseph Stinson LISS Global, Inc. 7746 Dungan Road Philadelphia, PA 19111 RE: The tariff classification of a vase from China Dear Mr. Stinson: In your letter, dated January 29, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is a steel vase (manufacturer item number H559988, LISS item number 944536). It has two handles at its top and is painted black with an image of an apple on the front. It measures 10 inches high. The diameter of the top is approximately 6 ½ inches, the diameter of the base is approximately 4 ½ inches. Your letter states that its intended use is to hold decorations, such as flowers. The applicable subheading for the vase will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal… statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Barbara Kaiser at 646-733-3024. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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