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NY A87746




September 23, 1996

CLA-2-97:RR:NC:FC:233 A87746

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 9703.00.0000

Ms. Beatrice Chang
Gallery Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd.
24 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

RE: The tariff classification of ceramic sculptures from Japan.

Dear Ms. Chang:

In your letter dated August 1, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling for ceramic sculptures created by Moriyoshi Saeki.

Moriyoshi Saeki is a sculptor living and working in Japan. He attended the Musashino Art University, Department of Industrial Design in 1971. In 1975, he graduated from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Department of Crafts, majoring in ceramics. In 1977 he completed postgraduate studies in ceramics at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Based on the submitted resume, Mr. Saeki's works have been exhibited in various collections and he is recognized as a professional artist of the free fine arts.

Original sculptures created by Moriyoshi Saeki, limited to the first 12 in an edition, are classified in subheading will be 9703.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for original sculptures and statuary, in any material. The rate of duty will be free. Sculptures that are functional or made in excess of 12 are dutiable according to their essential character.

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

A copy of this 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri

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