CLA-2-71:S:N:N8:344 805203
Mr. Robert M. Speerbrecher
Box 7
APO AP 96546
RE: The tariff classification of silver/nickel beads from
Thailand.
Dear Mr. Speerbrecher:
In your letter dated December 8, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted samples are 14 silver/nickel beads of varying
sizes which will be used to make jewelry. You have not provided us
with values for the beads.
If the value of a bead is not over $1.50, the applicable
subheading for the silver/nickel bead will be 7113.11.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of United States (HTS), which provides
for Articles of jewelry and parts thereof...Of silver...Other:
Valued not over $18 per dozen pieces or parts. The rate of duty
will be 27.5% ad valorem. If the value of a bead is over $1.50,
the applicable subheading for the silver/nickel bead will be
7113.11.5000, HTS, Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.5% 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