NY a86170: The tariff classification of various glass articles and two silver-plated metal candleholders from China

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                            NY A86170
                         August 19, 1996                              


CLA-2-70:RR:NC:GI:226  A86170  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7013.39.2000, 9405.50.4000  

Mr. Michael Rosbach
Rite Aid Corporation
P.O. Box 3165
Harrisburg, PA  17105

RE:  The tariff classification of various glass articles and two
     silver-plated metal candleholders from China

Dear Mr. Rosbach:

     In your letter dated August 5, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling regarding various glass articles and two
candleholders.  Representative samples were submitted with your
ruling request.

     Item #960511, which is identified as "Crystal & Silver
Assortment", consists of four items, each having the same item
number.  You indicated that these items will be sold separately. 
You also indicated that all of the crystal items contain 8% lead
crystal and all of the silver-plated items are silver-plated on
iron.  A 24% or greater lead monoxide content is required for
items to be considered lead crystal.  This assortment includes
the following:
 
     a)  A glass dish with a silver-plated basket holder and
silver-plated spoon.  The dish may be used to hold jams or
jellies;  
  
     b)  Two glass salt and pepper shakers, each having a
removable silver-plated top.  Each shaker measures 5.75 inches in
height;    

     c)  Six glass coasters with a silver-plated coaster holder. 
Each coaster measures 3 1/2 inches in diameter; and

     d)  Two silver-plated candleholders measuring 3.5 inches in
height by 3 inches in width.





     The applicable subheading for all the glass articles will be
7013.39.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for glassware of a kind used for table
(other than drinking glasses) or kitchen purposes other than that
of glass-ceramics: other: other: valued not over $3 each.  The
rate of duty will be 28.5 percent ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for the silver-plated metal
candleholders will be 9405.50.4000, HTS, which provides for other
non-electric lamps and lighting fittings.  The rate of duty will
be 7 percent ad valorem.  

     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 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 Jacob
Bunin at 212-466-5796.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director,
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division