The tariff classification of glass banks from China.

N271652 January 15, 2016 CLA-2-70:OT:RR:NC:N2:226 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7013.99.5000 Mr. Mark Camm Beck International, Inc. 7133 E. Kemper Road Cincinnati, OH 45249 RE: The tariff classification of glass banks from China. Dear Mr. Camm: In your letter dated December 18, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling for “Glass Banks”. Five samples were submitted with your ruling request. The subject merchandise, “Glass Banks”, are identified as “Mom’s Night Out” (MMJB-16A), Spare Change (MMJB-16B), “Shoe Fund” (MMJB-16C), “Fun Money” (MMJB-16D) and “Vacation Fund” (MMJB-16E). The items are banks made from clear glass jars which have been design-printed and labeled as “Mom’s Night Out”, “Spare Change”, “Shoe Fund”, “Fun Money” or “Vacation Fund”. The glass jars measure approximately 6 inches high x 3 inches wide x 2.5 inches deep. Each glass article features a color coordinated metal screw-on lid closure and ribbon tied at the mouth of the jar. The items are designed to store coins and paper money which will be deposited through a slot in the lid closure. The “Glass Banks” will be displayed in a corrugated shelf display box and are available for individual retail sale. You indicated in your letter that the unit value is over thirty cents but not over three dollars. The applicable subheading for the “Glass Banks” (items MMJB-16A, MMJB-16B, MMJB-16C, MMJB-16D, AND MMJB-16E) will be 7013.99.5000, 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 than that of heading 7010 or 7018): Other glassware: Other: Other: Other: Valued over $0.30 but not over $3 each. The general rate of duty will be 30 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 Nicole Sullivan at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division