CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 871771
7117.90.5000
Mr. Laurence Gregoriou
J. M. Rodgers Co., Inc.
90 West Street - Room 1510
New York, NY 10006-1039
RE: The tariff classification of a drawstring pouch, a snap
pouch and two costume jewelry necklaces from China
and/or Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Gregoriou:
In your letter dated February 24, 1992, on behalf of Deja Vu
Jewelry, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted four samples with your request. They are
as follows:
Item #1 is a drawstring pouch constructed of flocked
polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It measures approximately 2 3/4 inches
by 2 inches.
Item #2 is a snap pouch constructed of 100% silk. It is
lined with textile material and measures approximately 2 3/4
inches by 2 inches.
Items #3 and #4 are the two imitation pearl necklaces made
of plastic.
You have indicated that the imitation pearl necklaces will
be imported packed in the pouches and the items will be sold at
retail sale as a unit. However, for classification purposes each
item will be classified separately.
The applicable subheading for item #1, the drawstring pouch
of PVC, will be 6307.90.9480, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Other made up articles
... Other: Other: Other, Other. The duty rate will be 7 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for item #2, the snap pouch of
100% silk, will be 4202.32.8500, HTS, which provides for articles
of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag,
other, containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk
waste. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for items #3 and #4, the imitation
costume jewelry necklaces, will be 7117.90.4000, HTS, which
provides for Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: If valued not over
20 cents per dozen pieces or parts. The duty rate will be 7.2
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for items #3 and #4, the imitation
costume jewelry necklaces, will be 7117.90.5000, HTS, which
provides for Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: Other: If valued
over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts. The duty rate will be
11 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