NY 817836: The tariff classification of decorative porcelain teapots from Taiwanand China.

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NY 817836





	January 6, 1996



CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI: 227  817836   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 6913.10.5000  



Mr. David A. Eisen

Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.

One Astor Plaza

1515 Broadway  43rd Floor

New York, NY 10036-8901



RE:	The tariff classification of decorative porcelain teapots from Taiwan
and China.



Dear Mr. Eisen:



	In your letter dated December 21, 1995, on behalf of Avon Products, Inc.,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.

Samples are being returned as requested.

	

     The samples submitted consist of two miniature, non-functional porcelain
teapots.  The subject articles, known as the Asparagus teapot (item number PP
136535) and the Eggplant teapot (item number PP 137352), depict a
vegetable-theme and measure approximately 4 inches in height.  It is noted that
each teapot, incorporating a removable circular-shape lid, are handpainted in
various colors.  Moreover, each item possesses a non-functional spout,
completely sealed at the end, which extends about an inch from the body of the
article.   



	The applicable subheading for the decorative porcelain Asparagus and
Eggplant teapots (item numbers PP 136535 and      PP 137352 respectively) 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 Section 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