CLA-2-83:S:N:N3G:344 860107
Mr. Ray Welles
Discovery Jewelry, Inc.
15 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a mesh-covered bead from South
Korea.
Dear Mr. Welles:
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 : January 28, 1991
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Mesh-covered bead, consisting of an
imitation plastic pearl bead covered
with a base metal mesh
HTS PROVISION : Beads and spangles of base metal
HTS SUBHEADING : 8308.90.3000
RATE OF DUTY : 4.7% ad valorem
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