NY a86419: The tariff classification of doilies from China

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                            NY A86419

                          August 9, 1996

CLA-2-76:RR:NC:GI:113 A86419  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7615.19.9000  

Ms. Marjorie S. Brenman
Samuel Shapiro & Co.
21 South 5th Street, Suite 735
Philadelphia, PA 19106

RE:  The tariff classification of doilies from China

Dear Ms. Brenman:

     In your letter dated July 17, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

     The merchandise is doilies, made of aluminum foil adhered to paper. The
doilies are cut or pressed with a lacy appearance. The foil's thickness is .006 mm, the
paper's is 40 gsm. The value of the paper is about 15%, and that of the foil about
85%. In the opinion of this office, the aluminum provides the essential character of the
item.

     The applicable subheading for the doilies will be 7615.19.9000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for table, kitchen or other
household articles, of aluminum, other, other.  The rate of duty will be 3.5 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 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 James Smyth
at 212-466-2084.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division