NY a81625: The tariff classification of a ceramic picture frame from China and HongKong.

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NY A81625



                         April 16, 1996



CLA-2-69:RR:NC:GI: 227  A81625   



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 6913.90.5000  



Ms. Susan Gerstenmaier

Casper Imports

830 Post Road East

Westport, CT 06880



RE:	The tariff classification of a ceramic picture frame from China and Hong
Kong.



Dear Ms. Gerstenmaier:



	In your letter dated March 15, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.  Sample is being returned as requested.



	The merchandise at issue is an earthenware picture frame,  item number
611-402D, which is composed of ceramic that is covered with fabric.  Further, it
is stated that the fabric is then covered by a clear epoxy resin in order to
effect a smooth, shiny appearance.     



	The applicable subheading for the earthenware picture frame, item number
611-402D, 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.   



	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