CLA-2-:71:S:N:N8:344 883022
Mr. Frank W. Schmitt
Overton & Co.
Air Services, Inc.
150 Nassau Street
New York, NY 10038
RE: The tariff classification of cut synthetic diamond crystals
from Ireland.
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
In your letter of February 17, 1993, on behalf of Diamond
Abrasives Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling
on cut synthetic diamond crystals.
The two submitted samples are cut synthetic diamond crystals,
known under the trade names of "monodite" (plates and fabricated
shapes) and "monodress" (logs). They will be further processed in
the manufacture of cutting or turning tools of various
applications.
Your samples are being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the cut synthetic diamond
crystals will be 7104.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Synthetic or reconstructed
precious or semi-precious stones, whether or not worked or graded
but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed
precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for
convenience of transport: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be
12.8% 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