CLA-2-70:S:N:N3:226 888300
Mr. Edward J. Murray
Paris Presents Incorporated
3800 Swanson Court
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
RE: The tariff classification of glass beaded trinket boxes from
China.
Dear Mr. Murray:
This is in response to your request for a tariff
classification ruling, dated June 25, 1993.
The samples which you have submitted are two trinket boxes
(Items #9100 and #9103) which are oval shaped and measure
approximately 4 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches in
height. The base material of the boxes is cardboard which is
padded and covered with rayon satin material. The boxes have
hinged lids; a mirror is attached to the inside portion of each
lid. The exterior sides and lid of each box are completely covered
with glass beads and glass rods. (Item #9103 also has four
imitation plastic gemstones on the lid.)
The glass beads and rods give these items their essential
character.
The provision applicable to the glass beaded trinket boxes
will be subheading 7018.90.50, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Glass beads... and articles
thereof...: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.6 percent ad
valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport