NY 866925: The tariff classification of sculptures from Greece.

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                                   NY 866925

                                   SEP 19 1991




CLA-2-97:S:N:N1:233 866925  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9703.00.0000  

Mr. Dimitris Diamantopoulos
3 Washington Square Village, Apt. 5D/F
New York, New York 10012

RE:  The tariff classification of sculptures from Greece.

Dear Mr. Diamantopoulos:

     Your letter dated September 9, 1991, requested information
concerning the dutiable status of unique metal sculptures by you
from Greece.
         
     Based on the submitted resume, you have exhibited in the
United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, the United States, Switzerland
and Greece, and are recognized as a professional artist of the
free fine arts.

     Original sculptures, limited to the first 12 in an edition,
made by the artist are classifiable in item 9703.00.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTSUS), which
provides for original sculpture and statuary, in any material. 
The duty rate will be free.  Original sculptures made in excess
of 12 are not within the provisions of heading 9703, HTSUS, and
are dutiable according to their component in chief value.        
             
     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.

                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport