NY a81969: The tariff classification of a decorative canister from China andTaiwan.

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NY A81969



                         April 23, 1996





CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI: 227  A81969   



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 a decorative canister from China and
Taiwan.



Dear Mr. Eisen:



	In your letter dated March 27, 1996, on behalf of Avon Products, Inc., you
requested a tariff classification ruling.

Sample is being returned as requested.



     The sample submitted, known as the "Avon Porcelain Canister," item number
PP 138138, is a decorative cylindrical-shape commemorative canister, possessing
a detachable lid, which measures approximately 6 1/2 inches high by 5 1/2 inches
at its widest dimension.  It is constructed of porcelain china etched in 14k
gold and is decorated with finely detailed floral patterns.  It is stated that
this canister will be distributed to selected Avon sales representatives and
personnel as an award in recognition for outstanding achievements in sales and
leadership.   

	The applicable subheading for the "Avon Porcelain Canister," item number PP
138138, 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 Part 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