HQ 954353: Venezuelan ceramic floor tiles; NYRL 884175 modified; GeneralNote 3(c)(xi)(A)

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                            HQ 954353


                                             August 12, 1993

CLA-2-CO:R:C:M 954353 MMC

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6907.90.00

Ms. Patricia Atwood 
Patriot International 
505 North Belt, Suite 650
Houston, TX 77060

RE: Venezuelan ceramic floor tiles; NYRL 884175 modified; General
Note 3(c)(xi)(A)

Dear Ms. Atwood:

     This is in reference to NYRL 884175, dated April 13, 1993.  
You were advised of the classification of unglazed 12x12 ceramic
floor tile under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States, (HTSUS), and its qualification for duty free treatment
under the Andean Trade Preference Act.  

     As stated in NYRL 884175, the subject ceramic floor tiles
are classified under subheading 6907.90.00, HTSUS, which provides
for [u]nglazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles;
unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a
backing: [o]ther, dutiable at 20% ad valorem.  According to
General Note 3(c)(xi)(A) of the HTSUS, [19 U.S.C. 3202],
Venezuela is not a designated beneficiary country of the Andean
Trade Preference Act.  Because Venezuela is not a designated
beneficiary country, the tile which is a product of that country
is not subject to duty free treatment.  Therefore, the subject
merchandise is subject to a column one duty rate of 20% ad
valorem.  NYRL 884175 is modified as set forth in this ruling.

     We regret any inconvenience caused by this reconsideration. 


                              Sincerely,



                              John Durant, Director
                              Commercial Rulings