CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 R01335
Mr. Peter Dall
Unit 5,
23 Laburnum Street
Blackburn, Australia 3130
RE: The tariff classification of sapphires from Australia.
Dear Mr. Dall:
In your letter dated January 20, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise to be imported consists of two sapphires, each weighing 2.5 carats.
The applicable subheading for the sapphires will be 7103.91.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Precious stones (other than diamonds)… whether or not worked: Otherwise worked… Sapphires.” The rate of duty will be Free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Lawrence Mushinske at 646-733-3036.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division