CLA-2-71:S:N:N8:344 809700
Ms. Christine Mangual
Worldwide Concepts Industries Ltd.
2506-2508 Wisconsin Avenue
Ellsworth Industrial Park
Downers Grove, IL 60515
RE: The tariff classification of a semiprecious necklace from
China.
Dear Ms. Mangual:
In your letter dated April 21, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, HLA-2, is an endless necklace
measuring approximately 31" in length and made of quartz crystal
and garnet chips.
The applicable subheading for the semiprecious necklace, if
valued not over $40 per piece, will be 7116.20.0500, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Articles of...semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or
reconstructed): Articles of jewelry. The rate of duty will be
5.9% ad valorem.
If the necklace is valued over $40, the applicable
subheading will be 7116.20.1500, HTS, which provides for Articles
of...semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed):
Articles of jewelry: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.5% ad
valorem.
Your sample is being returned as requested.
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