CLA-2-83:RR:NC:MM:113 B84085

Ms. Kristen Gibson
Bath & Body Works
Three Limited Parkway
Columbus, OH 43230

RE: The tariff classification of a Jingle Bell Berry Pick from China

Dear Ms. Gibson:

In your letter dated March 25, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The merchandise is Christmas decoration consisting of 3 red jingle bells, plastic leaves and several strands of twisted wire. It will be used for decorative purposes.

The applicable subheading for the Jingle Bell Berry Pick will be 8306.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bells, gongs and the like, non-electric, of base metal. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Smyth at 212-466-2084.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Chief, Metals & Machinery Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division