CLA-2-71:S:N:N3G:344 869238
Mr. J.A. Spieckerman
MarkeTech International
414 South Craig Street Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
RE: The tariff classification of synthetic gemstone "shapes"
from Czechoslovakia.
Dear Mr. Spieckerman:
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 : November 5, 1991--(received 11-29- 91).
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : 1. Sapphire shapes, including rods,
tubes, plates and disks.
2. Sapphire doped with less than 1%
titanium oxide, in the form of
laser rods and semi-finished
shapes.
3. Yag (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet)
undoped, in the form of laser
rods and semi-finished shapes.
4. Yag doped with any of the
following: Chromium, Holmium,
Neodymium or Thulium, in the
form of laser rods and semi-
finished shapes.
HTS PROVISION : Synthetic or reconstucted precious or
semiprecious stones, whether or not
worked or graded...other: other.
HTS SUBHEADING : 7104.90.5000
RATE OF DUTY : 12.8% ad valorem.
DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading
7104.90.5000,HTS, which are products
of Czechoslovakia, are entitled to duty-
free treatment under the Generalized
System of Preferences (GSP) upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
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