CLA-2-71:S:N:N8:344 806793
Ms. Terri Delahanty
Alto Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
145-03 156 Street
Jamaica, NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of metal and plastic earrings from
China and Korea.
Dear Ms. Delahanty:
In your letter dated February 6, 1995, on behalf of Bijou
International, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted three samples with your request. They
are:
1. Style #BE 4757 - A clip-on dangle earring. The clip-
on portion is metal and measures one inch in diameter
with a plastic imitation gemstone set in the center. A
removable twisted metal ring holds three "dangles"
consisting of metal and plastic beads.
2. Style #BE 2538 - A dangle earring for pierced ears. The
earring has a 5/8" decorative metal button with post
from which three "dangles" of plastic beads and a metal
heart shaped pendant are attached.
3. Style #BE 2539 - A dangle earring for pierced ears. The
earring has a 5/8" decorative metal button with post
from which one "dangle" of a cluster of plastic beads is
attached.
The applicable subheading for Style #BE 4757 will be
7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Imitation jewelry: Of base metal,
whether or not plated with precious metal: Other: Other: Other.
The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Styles #BE 2538 and #BE 2539
will be 7117.90.7500, HTS, which provides for Imitation jewelry:
Other: Of plastics. The rate of duty will be Free.
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