CLA-2-70:S:N:N8:344 806973
Ms. Kathleen Queenan
John S. Connor, Inc.
33 S. Gay Street
P.O. Box 1717
Baltimore, MD 21203-1717
RE: The tariff classification of imitation gemstones from Italy.
Dear Ms. Queenan:
In your letter dated February 9, 1995, on behalf of
Elizabeth Locke Jewels, Millwood, Virginia, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples with your request. They
are:
1. A 3/8" diameter oval shaped "sapphire" blue colored
intaglio made of glass.
2. A 1/2" diameter oval shaped yellow "topaz" colored
intaglio made of glass.
3. A 1 1/2" diameter oval shaped "quartz" crystal
colorless intaglio made of glass.
You have indicated in your letter that these glass intaglios
will be used in the manufacture of jewelry.
The applicable subheading for the glass intaglios will be
7018.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Imitation precious or semiprecious
stones (except imitation beads thereof). The rate of duty will
be 2.2% 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