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The tariff classification of a porcelain holder from China.
Issued February 14, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6911.90.0050
Headings: 6911
Product description
The submitted sample, which will be returned as requested, is identified as a Guadalupe Porcelain Holder, item #90229. The holder measures approximately 5.0” H by 2.5” D, and is stated as being made of porcelain. The holder has a colorful decal applied to its outer surface which says “Our Lady of Guadalupe”. In a telephone conversation with this office,
CBP rationale
pencils. You also stated that the holder is not designed to be used as a drinking glass. The applicable subheading for the porcelain holder will be 6911.90.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china: Other: Other." The rate of duty will be 5.4% 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/.
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N144608 February 14, 2011 CLA-2-69:OT:RR:NC:N4:428 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6911.90.0050 Ms. Lisa Jescheling Christian Brands Inc dba Autom Church Supply 5226 S. 31st Place Phoenix, AZ 85040 RE: The tariff classification of a porcelain holder from China. Dear Ms. Jescheling: In your letter dated January 14, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, which will be returned as requested, is identified as a Guadalupe Porcelain Holder, item #90229. The holder measures approximately 5.0” H by 2.5” D, and is stated as being made of porcelain. The holder has a colorful decal applied to its outer surface which says “Our Lady of Guadalupe”. In a telephone conversation with this office, you stated the holder can be used for a variety of purposes, such as holding pencils. You also stated that the holder is not designed to be used as a drinking glass. The applicable subheading for the porcelain holder will be 6911.90.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china: Other: Other." The rate of duty will be 5.4% 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 428 at (646) 733-3028. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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