NY a82812: The tariff classification of festive-like ceramic mugs from China.

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NY A82812



                          May 14, 1996





CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI: 227  A82812   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 6912.00.4400  



Mr. Cao Lam

Norman Krieger, Inc.

P.O. Box 92599

Los Angeles, CA 90009



RE:	The tariff classification of festive-like ceramic mugs from China.



Dear Mr. Lam:



	In your letter dated April 12, 1996, on behalf of Joelson Industries, Inc.,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.

Samples are being returned as requested.



	The samples submitted are ceramic mugs, known as the "Christmas Scented
Candle Mugs" (code number XXM-24), which measure about 3 3/4 inches in height
with a top diameter of      3 inches and possess festive-like motifs (the
designs of a Christmas tree, a poinsettia, Christmas bells and a candle with
ribbon, holly leaves and berries) around their exteriors.  Although each mug
contains a poured scented candle, it has been determined that the essential
character of the subject articles is imparted by the ceramic mugs. 



	The applicable subheading for the "Christmas Scented Candle Mug" (code
number XXM-24) possessing the exterior Christmas tree motif will be
6912.00.4400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other ceramic tableware...other than of porcelain or china:  mugs
and other steins.  The rate of duty will be 12.1 percent ad valorem.



     The applicable subheading for the "Christmas Scented Candle Mugs" (code
number XXM-24) possessing the designs of the poinsettia, Christmas bells and
candle with ribbon, holly leaves and berries will be 6912.00.4400, HTS, which
provides for other ceramic tableware...other than of porcelain or china:  mugs
and other steins.  The duty rate will be 12.1 percent ad valorem, noting that
the value of the candles enclosed with these mugs will be assessed an
anti-dumping duty of 54.21 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 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