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NY F84973




March 30, 2000

CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 F84973

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 7310.29.0050; 7323.99.5060

Ms. Lisa Peterson
American Specialty Confections
980 Aldrin Drive
Eagan, MN 55121

RE: The tariff classification of a metal containers and coasters from China

Dear Ms. Peterson:

In your letter dated March 20, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The samples you provided are tinplate candy containers. Item #64108 is the Tin Grins/Greeting Card. This container is about 7 ½ inches by 5 ¼ inches by 7/8 inches [19 cm. x 13.5 cm. x 2.3 cm.] It is imprinted with a holiday or occasional greeting. It will be filled with candy after importation.

Item #65063 is the Golf Tin and Tin Coasters. It is a tinplate container holding coasters made of tinplate and cork. This container is 2 ½ inches tall and 3 ¾ inches in diameter [6.5 cm. x 9.7 cm.]. It is imprinted with amusing sayings about golf. It will also be filled with candy after importation.

The applicable subheading for the Tin Grins container will be 7310.29.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, of a capacity of less than 50 liters, other. The rate of duty will be free.

The applicable subheading for the coasters in their container will be 7323.99.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, other, not coated or plated with precious metal, of tinplate, other. The rate of duty will be free.

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 212-637-7008.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director

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