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NY E82108




June 4, 1999

CLA-2.1B:CO:E14

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 4602.10.1200 4602.10.1800

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

RE: The tariff classification of baskets from Hong Kong

Dear Mr. Vollmerhausen:

In your letter dated May 10, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two samples were submitted for our examination and are herein returned.

The ruling request describes the items as:

Style #64-23-89 - 100% Willow wickerwork basket and handle in orange color stain. It is a rectangular basket composed of interwoven willow rods. The basket measures approximately 8" x 12" x 6". It has an arching 7" attached handle.

Style #64-23-90 - 100% Fir wood basket of glossed natural stain color and dyed green plaiting, with green (striped), cotton lined fabric. It is a round woven basket with two handles and measures approximately 8" in diameter and is 6" deep.

The applicable subheading for the Willow basket (style #64-23-89), will be 4602.10.1200, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: Baskets and bags of vegetable plaiting; Whether or not lined: Of willow. The rate of duty will be 5.8% ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the Fir wood basket (style #64-23-90) will be 4602.10.1800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States )HTS), which provides for: Basket work, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials: Of vegetable materials: Other baskets and bags; Whether or not lined: Other (than wickerwork). The rate of duty will be 4.5% ad valorem.

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.

Sincerely,

Jon A. Batt
Port Director

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