CLA-2-42:S:N:N3H:341 876018
Mr. Erin L. Crockett
Unit International, Inc.
900 University Blvd. N. - Suite 500
Jacksonville, FL 32211
RE: The tariff classification of jewelry boxes and trinket boxes
from China.
Dear Mr. Crockett:
In your letter dated June 18, 1992, received in this office
July 6, 1992, on behalf of LBK Marketing Corp., you requested a
tariff classification ruling on jewelry boxes and trinket boxes.
You have submitted three samples with your request,
identified as items 1, 2 and 3.
Item #1, described as a "Jewelry Chest", is a jewelry box
composed of a paperboard base covered with an exterior surface of
100% cotton woven fabric. The interior is specially designed
with a ring section, in addition to an open storage section. The
box measures approximately 7" x 5" x 2 1/2". It is secured by
means of ivory-like fasteners inserted through a textile loop.
Item #2, described as a "Pirate Jewelry Box", is a jewelry
box designed in the shape of a pirate's chest composed of a
paperboard base covered externally with a 100% cotton woven
fabric. The interior has specially designed sections to contain
jewelry. There are two bottom drawer sections designed with
textile ribbon pulls. The case features a fitted mirror within
the lid. Behind the fitted mirror there are nine concealed
divided storage compartments. There is a textile tassel pull
attached at the front of the lid as a means of opening and
closing the box.
Item #3, described as "Oval Gift Boxes", is a set of oval
shaped trinket boxes nested one within the other. The boxes have
two parts, a lower section and a detachable lid. The exterior
lid is padded with foam. The boxes are composed of a paperboard
base covered with a 100% cotton woven fabric.
Your samples are being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for Items #1 and #2, the jewelry
boxes covered with 100% cotton woven fabric, will be
4202.92.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Trunks, suitcases, jewelry boxes and
similar containers, with outer surface of textile materials,
other, of cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Item #3, the trinket boxes
covered with 100% cotton woven fabric, will be 6307.90.9986, HTS,
which provides for Other made up articles... Other: Other: Other.
The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.
Items classifiable under 4202.92.6000 fall within textile
category designation 369. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China are subject to visa requirements
and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, we suggest that you check, close to the time of
shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint
Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which
is available for inspection at your local Customs office.
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