NY a86690: The tariff classification of decorative ceramic pots with metal holderfrom the Philippines.

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NY A86690





	August 30, 1996



CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI: 227  A86690   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 6913.90.5000  



Ms. Sandi Amundson

Midwest of Cannon Falls

32057 64th Avenue

P.O. Box 20

Cannon Falls, MN 55009-0020



RE:	The tariff classification of decorative ceramic pots with metal holder
from the Philippines.



Dear Ms. Amundsen:



	In your letter dated August 8, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.  



     The sample submitted is known as the "Herb Pots with Holder," item number
19197-2, which consists of three small ornamental flower-like pots, with bottom
apertures, that measure approximately 2 inches high with a top diameter of 2 1/4
inches.  Moreover, it features a ceramic bed-like base, measuring about   7 3/4
inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide, onto which these pots are fitted.  It also
possesses a metal shelf-like holder, measuring nearly 8 1/2 inches in length,
which depicts ornamental motifs along the sides of its framework.  



     It has been determined that the subject merchandise, being composed of
ceramic and metal components that are both adaptable to one another and mutually
complementary, is considered to be a composite article in which the essential
character of the item, noting GRI 3(b), is imparted by the ceramic pots with
fitted base.  



     The applicable subheading for the decorative "Herb Pots with Holder," item
number 19197-2, will be 6913.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for other ornamental ceramic articles.  The rate of
duty will be 6.6 percent ad valorem.   









     Articles classifiable under subheading 6913.90.5000, HTS, which are
products of the Philippines, are entitled to duty-free treatment under the
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations, if the GSP is renewed.



	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