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The tariff classification of a decorative ceramic article from China
Issued May 18, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6913.10.5000
Headings: 6913
Product description
The submitted sample, referred to as “9-inch Angel Tealight Holder Assortment”, item number 946472, is a porcelain figurine in the shape of an angel.
CBP rationale
a porcelain horn and has metal wings shaped from bent metal wire. There are small cutout designs (star-shaped and flower-shaped) located on the head and body of the article as well as around the base. There is a hollow opening in the back allowing for placement of a tealight candle. Although this article can accommodate a tealight candle, the purpose of the candle is used to enhance the cutout designs and decorative appeal of the article. The amount of light emitted through the cutout shapes is minimal. Therefore this product is not regarded as a candleholder. The applicable subheading for the porcelain angel figurine will be 6913.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles: of porcelain or china: 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/.
Full text
NY M82944 May 18, 2006 CLA-2-69:RR:NC:1:126 M82944 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6913.10.5000 Ms. Lorianne Aldinger Rite Aid Corporation PO Box 3165 Harrisburg, PA 17105 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative ceramic article from China Dear Ms. Aldinger: In your letter dated April 19, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample was submitted with your ruling request. The submitted sample, referred to as “9-inch Angel Tealight Holder Assortment”, item number 946472, is a porcelain figurine in the shape of an angel. You stated that this product will be imported in three similar styles. The measurements are approximately nine inches in height by five inches in width at the base. The angel figurine is holding a porcelain horn and has metal wings shaped from bent metal wire. There are small cutout designs (star-shaped and flower-shaped) located on the head and body of the article as well as around the base. There is a hollow opening in the back allowing for placement of a tealight candle. Although this article can accommodate a tealight candle, the purpose of the candle is used to enhance the cutout designs and decorative appeal of the article. The amount of light emitted through the cutout shapes is minimal. Therefore this product is not regarded as a candleholder. The applicable subheading for the porcelain angel figurine will be 6913.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles: of porcelain or china: 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 Jacob Bunin at 646-733-3027. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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