CLA-2-:71:S:N:N8:344 887564
Mr. Jose G. Flores
Jose G. Flores
Foreign Freight Forwarders
P. O. Box 2695
San Juan, P.R. 00902-2695
RE: The tariff classification of brass chain in continuous lengths
and a brass bracelet from Brazil.
Dear Mr. Flores:
In your letter of June 23, 1993, on behalf of Princess
International, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling on brass chain in
continuous lengths.
You indicate in your letter that the brass chain will be finished in the
U. S. into bracelets, necklaces and anklets and then gold-plated. However,
the sample submitted is a finished brass chain link bracelet. In a telephone
conversation on June 30, 1993, your office requested a binding ruling for
both the brass bracelet and the brass chain in continuous lengths.
The applicable subheading for the brass chain link bracelet will be
7117.19.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Imitation jewelry: of base metal, whether or not plated with
precious metal: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the brass chain in continuous lengths will
be dependent upon the value. Brass chain valued not over 33 cents per meter
will be classified under subheading 7117.19.1000, HTS, which provides for
Imitation jewelry: Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal:
Other: Rope, curb, cable, chain and similar articles produced in continuous
lengths, all the foregoing, whether or not cut to specific lengths and
whether or not set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones, suitable for
use in the manufacture of articles provided for in this heading: Valued not
over 33 cents per meter. The rate of duty will be 8% ad valorem.
Brass chain valued over 33 cents per meter, will be classified under
subheading 7117.19.2000, HTS, which provides for Imitation jewelry: Of base
metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: Other: Rope, curb, cable,
chain and similar articles produced in continuous lengths, all the
foregoing, whether or not cut to specific lengths and whether or not set
with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones, suitable for use in the
manufacture of articles provided in this heading: Valued over 33 cents per
meter. The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheadings 7117.19.5000, 7117.19.1000, and
7117.19.2000, HTS, which are products of Brazil are entitled to duty free
treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
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