NY a81781: The tariff classification of ceramic and polystone plaques from China.

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NY A81781





	May 1, 1996



CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI: 227 A81781  



CATEGORY:	Classification



TARIFF NO.: 6913.10.5000	 



Mr. Richard Rosenberg

Riro Company

P.O. Box 275

Lincolnville Center, ME 04850 





RE:	The tariff classification of ceramic and polystone plaques from China.



Dear Mr. Rosenberg:



	In your letter dated March 29, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
and a marking ruling.   



	The articles at issue are plaques, one made of porcelain and the other of
polystone.  After importation the plaques are sold with a personalized insert of
the consumers choice.  The insert is attached to the plaque with an adhesive.  A
sample of the polystone plaque was received and is being returned per your
subsequent request.	



	The applicable subheading for the porcelain plaque will be 6913.10.5000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
ornamental ceramic articles of porcelain or china.  The duty rate will be free.
    



	Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a
classification ruling on the polystone plaque.  Your request for a
classification ruling should include the precise derivation of the calcium
carbonate within this product.  Is it derived from crushed or ground stone, a
mineral substance other than stone, or a synthetic chemical?



	Your request for an exception from marking is denied.  The plaques are not
substantially transformed as a result of the U.S processing and, therefore must
be marked with the country of origin "China" when imported.  The attaching of
the inserts to the plaques is merely a finishing process and does not change the
name, character or use of the plaques.



	



	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 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