NY a81646: The tariff classification of ceramic mugs from China

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                            PD A81646

                          April 5, 1996



CLA-2-69:L:TC:D16 A81646  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6912.00.4400


Mr. Wayne T. Welch
Liberty Ware
P. O. Box 701
Bountiful, Utah 84011


RE:  The tariff classification of ceramic mugs from China

Dear Mr. Welch:

     In your undated letter, which was received by U.S. Customs on
March 20, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
   
    You submitted samples of seven mugs of various styles and
colors.  Five were received in broken condition.  The mugs are not
identified by any model number neither in your letter nor on the
mugs themselves.  The items are all in a form typical of mugs. 
They vary in height from 3 3/4 inches to 4 inches.  The samples
have an inner diameter ranging from 2 1/2 inches to 2 7/8 inches
and the type of handle normally used for mugs.

     The applicable subheading for the mugs will be 6912.00.4400,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for ceramic tableware, ... , other than of porcelain or
china: mugs and other steins.  The rate of duty will be 12.1
percent ad valorem.   





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     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 or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this
merchandise is imported.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  

                                   Leticia Moran
                                   Port Director
                                    Laredo, Texas