NY a85704: The tariff classification of ornamental spice jars from Taiwan andMalaysia.

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NY A85704



                         August 7, 1996



CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI: 227  A85704   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 6913.10.5000 



Mr. Patrick C. Reed

Wasserman, Schneider & Babb

Attorneys and Counselors at Law

90 John Street

New York, NY 10038  



RE:	The tariff classification of ornamental spice jars from Taiwan and
Malaysia.



Dear Mr. Reed:



	In your letter dated July 15, 1996, on behalf of Lenox Collections
("Lenox"), you requested a tariff classification ruling.  



     The merchandise at issue is ornamental porcelain cylindrical-shape spice
jars, known as the "Walt Disney Spice Jar Collection," which measure
approximately 4 inches high.  This set consists of 24 spice jars composed of
ivory-colored porcelain, with gold accents and handpainted pastel tops onto
which gold finials are affixed.  Each spice jar is decorated with original art
from the Disney studios depicting a Disney character in a classic scene from a
Disney movie in noting that the name of the spice on each jar was chosen to
match the scene from that particular movie.  Moreover, the back of each jar
relates important facts about the character and movie featured in the art on its
front portion.  The lid of each jar is shaped like an old-time movie marquee
showing the name of the Disney character that is depicted on the jar, while its
bottom section exhibits a 24 karat gold seal showing not only the famous "Lenox
in Wreath" trademark, but also the "Disney" trademark as well as the "Fine
Porcelain" certification.  



     It is stated, noting the descriptive literature submitted, that this
collection, which is valued at approximately $360, will be sold with a
custom-designed hardwood display rack with the design that evokes the stage and
screen of an old-time movie house.  Furthermore, this set is accompanied by a
certificate of authenticity and the jars are packaged in custom-designed
presentation packages, containing two jars each, with gold lettering naming the
jars it holds.        

                  

     This spice jar collection set, which was developed primarily  to appeal to
people who like to decorate their homes with Disneyana, combines the success of
spice jars as collectible decorative objects and the appeal of Disney characters
as collectibles.  



	The applicable subheading for the porcelain spice jars, known as the "Walt
Disney Spice Jar Collection," will be 6913.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for other ornamental ceramic articles
of porcelain.  The rate of duty will be free.   



	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 letter 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 

George Kalkines at 212-466-5794.



							Sincerely,



  



							Roger J. Silvestri

                                   Director,

                                   National Commodity

                                   Specialist Division