United States International Trade Commision Rulings And Harmonized Tariff Schedule
faqs.org  Rulings By Number  Rulings By Category  Tariff Numbers
faqs.org > Rulings and Tariffs Home > Rulings By Number > 1999 NY Rulings > NY D89494 - NY D89544 > NY D89511

Previous Ruling Next Ruling


May 10, 1999

CLA-2-46:RR:NC:SP:230 D89511

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4602.10.6000

Mr. William A. Vollmerhausen
Kmart Corporation
Resource Center
3100 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084-3163

RE: The tariff classification of wreaths from China.

Dear Mr. Vollmerhausen:

In your letter dated March 12, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

Six samples comprising an assortment (#34-88-09) of decorative wreaths were submitted and will be retained for reference. Each wreath consists of a circular bundle of rod-like vines bound together with additional pieces of vine. The individual vines making up the wreaths are about 3/16" in diameter. Although your letter states that the wreaths are made of rattan, an analysis by our laboratory indicates that the vines are of some other vegetable material not specifically enumerated in chapter 46 of the tariff schedule.

The samples are ornamented with various attachments, and differ slightly in their overall diameter, as indicated below:

Design # Diameter Ornaments Attached
1 13" Wood “welcome” sign, wood fence with bird, foliage of plastic and paper.

2 12" “Welcome” sign, fence, pears, leaves (all the foregoing of wood); plastic pears; dried foliage.

3 13" “Greetings” sign, fence, miniature birdhouse (all the fore- going of wood); plastic apples; artificial foliage of plastic & paper.

4 12" “Greetings” sign, fence, miniature birdhouse (all the fore- going of wood); plastic apples; dried foliage.

5 12" “Home Sweet Home” sign, miniature birdhouses and apples (all the foregoing of wood); artificial foliage (of polyester fabric).

6 13" “Welcome” sign, miniature birdhouse and apples (all the foregoing of wood); dried foliage; artificial foliage (of polyester fabric).

While the ornamentation described above is rather extensive, it is not so compelling as to overwhelm the products’ basic identity as wreaths made of vegetable plaiting material. The articles will thus be treated as such for tariff classification purposes.

The applicable subheading for the #34-88-09 wreaths will be 4602.10.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other (non-enumerated) articles of vegetable plaiting materials: wickerwork. The rate of duty will be free.

The importation of this merchandise may be subject to regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Inquiries may be directed to that agency at the following location:

USDA
A.P.H.I.S., PPQ
4700 River Road, Unit 136
Riverdale, MD 20737
Tel. (301) 734-8645 or (301) 734-8896

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 Paul Garretto at 212-637-7009.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

Previous Ruling Next Ruling

See also: