CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 D84201
Mr. Martin Wexler
P.O. Box 974
Southampton PA 18966
RE: The tariff classification of diamonds from Russia and
Australia.
Dear Mr. Wexler:
In your letter dated October 12, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The merchandise to be imported consists of rough, uncut and
unpolished diamonds from Russia and Australia.
The applicable subheading for the rough, uncut and unpolished
diamonds will be 7102.31.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for diamonds, whether or not
worked, but not mounted or set: nonindustrial: unworked or simply
sawn, cleaved or bruted. 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
212-466-5739.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division