NY a86564: The tariff classification of a ceramic figurine with a plastic bud vasefrom China.

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NY A86564





	August 30, 1996



CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI: 227  A86564   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 6913.10.5000  



Mr. Arlen T. Epstein

Serko & Simon

Counsellors at Law

One World Trade Center - Suite 3371

New York, NY 10048



RE:	The tariff classification of a ceramic figurine with a plastic bud vase
from China.



Dear Mr. Epstein:



	In your letter dated August 12, 1996, on behalf of       Russ Berrie and
Company, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.  Sample is being
returned as requested.  



     The sample submitted is the "Porcelain Figurine with Bud Vase," item number
15256, which consists of a porcelain angel with an acrylic bud vase which
measures approximately 4 inches in height by 3 1/4 inches in length by 1 1/2
inches in width.  The item depicts a porcelain angel with white wings in a
floating position while loosely holding a clear acrylic bud vase.  Moreover, the
bud vase measures about 3 1/2 inches long with a top opening of 7/8 of an inch
in diameter.  It is noted that both the angel and bud vase are attached to a
porcelain base.   



     It has been determined that the subject merchandise, being composed of a
porcelain angel-like figurine and a plastic bud vase, is considered to be a
composite article in which the essential character of this item, noting GRI
3(b), is imparted by the porcelain angel. 



     The applicable subheading for the "Porcelain Figurine with Bud Vase," item
number 15256, 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