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NY M83404




May 26, 2006

CLA-2-67:RR:NC:SP:225 M83404

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO. 6702.10.2000

Ms. Rita M. Powell
FTD, Inc.
3113 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515

RE: The tariff classification of an artificial floral picks with plastic berries from China.

Dear Ms. Powell:

In your letter dated May 4, 2006, you requested a classification ruling.

The sample you have submitted is identified as item number 062220, styrofoam and wire floral picks. The floral picks are designed with wire stems that have been wrapped with green paper. The red berries are made of styrofoam and glued onto the wire stems. The wire stems are bound together and wrapped with green paper. This product will be used in florist’s arrangements. The essential character of the floral picks is imparted by the plastic berries.

The applicable subheading for the artificial floral picks, item number 062220, will be 6702.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit: Of plastics: Assembled by binding with flexible materials such as wire, paper, textile materials, or foil, or by gluing or by similar methods. The rate of duty will be 8.4 percent ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

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 Alice Wong at 646-733-3026.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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