The tariff classification of a decorative glass article from China

N088178 January 8, 2010 CLA-2-70:OT:RR:NC:N4:426 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7013.99.9000 Mr. Steven Cohen American Signature, Inc. 4300 E. 5th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 RE: The tariff classification of a decorative glass article from China Dear Mr. Cohen: In your letter dated December 8, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding a decorative article, item number W5629. The product consists of colored glass tiles connected with metal and hanging from a wooden frame. Each tile measures four inches by four inches. You indicated that the color on each tile is applied to the surface of the glass, not inserted in the glass. The unit value of the article is over five dollars. The applicable subheading for the decorative article will be 7013.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes…other glassware: other: other: other: valued over three dollars each: other: valued over five dollars each. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem. 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