CLA-2-70:S:N:N8:344 893606

Mr. Charles Goldstein
Ivory Tower Company
17 Phillips Road
Massapequa Park, NY 11762

RE: The tariff classification of glass beads from Japan.

Dear Mr. Goldstein:

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 : December 27, 1993

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Glass beads

HTS PROVISION : Glass beads...Other

HTS SUBHEADING : 7018.10.5000

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