NY 866647: The tariff classification of glass sculptures from theUnited Kingdom.

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                                   NY 866647

                               SEPTEMBER 09, 1991



CLA-2-97:S:N:N1:233 866647  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9703.00.0000  

Ms. Claudia Lake
The Glasshouse
65 Long Acre
London, WC2E 9JH, England

RE:  The tariff classification of glass sculptures from the
United Kingdom.

Dear Ms. Lake:

     Your letter dated September 3, 1991, requested information
concerning the dutiable status of glass sculptures by Christopher
Williams from the United Kingdom.
         
     Based on the submitted resume Mr. Williams has exhibited in
the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden,
Switzerland, the United States, Holland, Japan and Austria, and
is 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 Schedule of the United Stated (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 material 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