CLA-2-::S:N:N8:344 891788
Mr. Thomas A. Penksa
Ameri-Can Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
Peace Bridge Plaza
Buffalo, New York 14213-2488
RE: The tariff classification of a "Beadlepoint" craft kit made in
the Czech Republic and imported from Canada.
Dear Mr. Penksa:
In your letter of October 25, 1993, on behalf of Silverbirch
Designs, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on a craft kit.
The submitted sample, "Beadlepoint," is a craft kit consisting of multi-
colored glass seed beads, a canvas backing with holes, a needle, thread,
bobbin, printed material and packaging. You have indicated in your letter
that the glass beads were made in the Czech Republic, the needle, thread,
bobbin, printed material and packaging is of Canadian origin, and the canvas
was made in Germany.
With regard to your question on country of origin marking, be advised
that the country of origin markings on your brochure, as indicated above, are
acceptable for meeting U.S. Customs marking requirements.
The essential character of the craft kit is derived from the glass
beads, therefore, the country of origin, for tariff purposes, will be the
Czech Republic.
The applicable subheading for the "Beadlepoint" craft kit will be
7018.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Glass beads...Other. The rate of duty will be 4.7% 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