CLA-2-39:S:N:N8:344 807435
Mr. Steven S. Weiser
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway - 43rd Floor
New York, N.Y. 10036-8901
RE: The tariff classification of metal coated plastic beads from
Italy and/or Japan.
Dear Mr. Weiser:
In your letter dated February 27, 1995, on behhalf of Liz
Claiborne, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted samples are two 10 millimeter electroplated,
copper metal-coated plastic beads.
You state in your letter that the production process for
this merchandise consists of immersing the plastic beads for 45
to 50 minutes in a tank containing a copper metal solution.
After placement in a tumbling machine to smooth the exterior
finish, the copper-coated beads are then placed in a tank with a
solution containing the previous metal for plating (e.g., gold or
sterling silver). An electric charge is run through the solution
to bond the plating to the bead. The beads will be imported in
loose condition in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The applicable subheading for the metal-coated plastic beads
will be 3926.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Other articles of
plastics...Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except
temporarily) and not set...Other. The rate of duty will be 6.6%
ad valorem.
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