CLA-2-71:S:N:N3G:344
Mr. Kent Sunakoda
James J. Boyle & Co.
2525 Corporate Place #100
Monterey Park, CA 91754
RE: The tariff classification of a canned cultured pearl from
Japan.
Dear Mr. Sunakoda:
In your letter dated April 5, 1990, on behalf of Nu-Escu
Corporation, Los Angeles, California, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on a canned cultured pearl.
The submitted sample is a nonedible oyster containing one
cultured pearl. The oyster is packed in a small plastic and
metal can filled with a clear liquid.
The applicable subheading for the canned cultured pearl will
be 7101.21.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for cultured pearls, unworked. The rate of
duty will be 2.1% 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