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NY 865675


Aug 28, 1991

CLA-2-46:S:N:N1:230 865675

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4602.10.1100; 4602.10.1300; 9902.46.02

Ms. Nancy A. Singer
Reliance Trading Corporation
3716 S. Iron Street
Chicago, IL 60609

RE: The tariff classification of baskets from the Philippines

Dear Ms. Singer:

In your letter dated July 18, 1991, which was received in our office on August 2, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. This request is being made subsequent to your Pre-Entry Classification Ruling No. 860847 of April 10, 1991.

This ruling concerns five styles of baskets made of interwoven rattan or of interwoven bamboo. Descriptive literature was submitted. Style No. 94713A is a pastel painted market basket made of bamboo with a decorative polyester bow. Style No. 94713C is a bamboo and rope market basket consisting mostly of bamboo strips. Style No. 94715 is a red and white bamboo basket with a paper bow. Style No. 94716 is a splatter painted market basket of bamboo. Style No. 94713D is a designer market basket made of rattan with lace and paper decorations.

The applicable subheading for the bamboo baskets (Style Nos. 94713A, 94713C, 94715, 94716) will be 4602.10.1100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for basketwork, made directly to shape from plaiting materials; other baskets and bags, whether or not lined, of bamboo. The duty rate will be 10 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the rattan basket (Style No. 94713D) will be 4602.10.1300, HTS, which provides for basketwork, made directly to shape from plaiting materials; other baskets and bags, whether or not lined, of rattan or of palm leaf. The duty rate will be 10 percent ad valorem.

Articles classifiable under subheading 4602.10.1100, HTS, or under subheading 4602.10.1300, HTS, which are products of the Philippines are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.

The duty for wicker products provided for in subheading 4602.10.1100, HTS, or in subheading 4602.10.1300, HTS, is temporarily suspended under subheading 9902.46.02, HTS, effective for articles entered on or after October 1, 1990 and on or before December 31, 1992.

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 should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire

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