CLA-2-:71:S:N:N8:344 885797
Mr. Joe Schaller
Indian Jewelers Supply Company
P.O. Box 1774
Gallup, New Mexico 87305-1774
RE: The tariff classification of temporarily strung semi-precious
stones and loose semi-precious stones from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Dear Mr. Schaller:
In your undated letter, received in this office on May 3,
1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples with your request. They are
temporarily strung beads of hematite, temporarily strung beads of
garnets and one black onyx cabochon stone. All of the stones are
cut, graded and finished and suitable for use in the manufacture
of jewelry.
The applicable subheading for the temporarily strung beads of
hematite and garnet will be 7116.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Articles
of...precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or
reconstructed): Other: of semiprecious stones (except rock
crystal). The rate of duty will be 21% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the black onyx cabochon stone
will be 7103.99.1000, HTS, which provides for Precious stones
(other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, whether or not
worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set...Other: Cut but
not set, and suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry. 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