The tariff classification of a decorative agglomerated stone article from China

NY M83623 June 2, 2006 CLA-2-68:RR:NC:1:126 M83623 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6810.99.0000 Mr. Robert Seiden Fashion Ave. Belts 440 Nepperhan Avenue Yonkers, NY 10701 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative agglomerated stone article from China Dear Mr. Seiden: In your letter dated May 9, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample was submitted with your ruling request. The subject article, item number 1680, is a black, agglomerated stone, heart-shaped trinket box with a removable lid. There are cutout designs on the box and a three-dimensional dragon on the lid. You indicated in your letter that the trinket box is composed of stone powder agglomerated with plastics material. The applicable subheading for the agglomerated stone trinket box will be 6810.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles 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