CLA-2-71:S:N:N3G:344 852053
Mr. Max Schuster
Stone House of Max Schuster, Inc.
336 West Passaic Street
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
RE: The tariff classification of a Gilson emerald from Japan.
Dear Mr. Schuster:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : April 23, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : A 7x5mm pear-shaped Gilson emerald, a synthetic
(man-made) emerald.
HTS PROVISION : Synthetic...precious or semiprecious stones,
whether or not worked or graded but not strung,
mounted or set: other: cut but not set, and suitable
for use in the manufacture of jewelry.
HTS SUBHEADING : 7104.90.1000
RATE OF DUTY : 3.1% ad valorem.
OTHER : The sample will be returned as requested.
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