CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 863339
Ms. Elizabeth Brennan
Expeditors International, Inc.
161 Prescott Street
E. Boston, MA 02128
RE: The tariff classification of jewelry boxes from China and/or
Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Brennan:
In your letter dated May 13, 1991, on behalf of Fuller Box
Co., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples of jewelry boxes constructed
of a metal base covered with cotton flocked textile materials.
The items are lined with textile materials, and measures
approximately 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1
1/2". The boxes are specially shaped and fitted to contain a
ring and earrings. Both items closes by means of a spring
closure. They are designed for long term use. The
classification for both items will be the same.
The applicable subheading for the jewelry boxes of cotton
flocked textile materials will be 4202.92.6000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks,
suitcases, jewelry boxes and similar containers, with outer
surface of textile materials, other, of cotton. The duty rate
will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
Items 4202.92.6000 falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
Products of Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, we suggest that you check, close to the time of
shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint
Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which
is available for inspection at your local Customs office.
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