The tariff classification of an article of concrete from China

NY M83265 June 21, 2006 CLA-2-68:RR:NC:1:126 M83265 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6810.99.0000 Ms. Yolanda S. Massey Michaels Stores Procurement Company, Inc. 8000 Bent Branch Drive Irving, TX 75063 RE: The tariff classification of an article of concrete from China Dear Ms. Massey: In your letter received May 23, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample was submitted and will be returned to you as requested. The subject article, designated in your letter as vendor item number 7648, is a cube-shaped paperweight that measures approximately two inches on all sides. It is predominately composed of concrete with a faux black leather covering. Five of the six sides feature a different word (e.g., courage, energy, simplicity, purity and faith). The applicable subheading for the concrete paperweight will be 6810.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced: other articles: 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