NY 816494: The tariff classification of a bamboo splatter-painted Easter basket from China

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	NY 816494

	November 29, 1995

CLA-2-46:RR:NC:GI:230 816494  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4602.10.0900

Ms. Lori Aldinger
Rite Aid Corporation
P.O. Box 3165 
Harrisburg, PA  17105

RE:	The tariff classification of a bamboo splatter-painted Easter basket from China

Dear Ms. Aldinger:

	In your letter dated October 15, 1995, which was received in our office on November 6, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

	A sample of an oval shaped Easter basket with a long handle, your style number 94698, was submitted.  The basket is made of interwoven strips of bamboo.  It has been painted turquiose and then splatter-painted white throughout.

	The applicable subheading for the bamboo splatter-painted basket will be 4602.10.0900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for other baskets and bags, whether or not lined; of bamboo, other (than wickerwork).  The rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem.   

	This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

	A copy of the ruling 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 Paul Garretto at 212-466-5779.

								Sincerely,



								Roger J. Silvestri
								Director
								National Commodity
								Specialist Division