CLA-2-42:S:N:N341:853707
Ms. Nancy Devenish
The Stop & Shop Companies Inc.
1 Bradlees Circle
Braintree, MA 021884
RE: The tariff classification of a jewelry box and a heart-
shaped trinket box from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Devenish:
In your letter dated June 18, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style #NG93040, is a jewelry box measuring
approximately 8 1/2 " x 6" x 3". The exterior is covered with a
printed 100% cotton fabric. The interior has a glass mirror fitted
within the lid, and the bottom portion contains specially shaped and
fitted sections for jewelry.
The submitted sample, style #ND23031, is a heart-shaped trinket
box with a detachable lid, and composed of cardboard, with exterior and
interior covered with 100% woven cotton fabric. The lid and the
interior of the bottom are padded with foam. The article measures
approximately 4 1/2" x 4 3/4".
Your samples are being returned per your request.
The applicable subheading for style #NG93040, the 100% cotton
jewelry box, will be 4202.92.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for a jewelry box, specially shaped
and fitted to contain jewelry, of the type sold at retail, with outer
surface of cotton. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style #ND23031, the 100%
cotton trinket box, will be 6307.90.9550, HTS, which provides for
other made up articles..., other, other. The rate of duty will
be 7 percent ad valorem.
Item 4202.92.6000 falls within textile category designation 369.
Based upon iternational textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan
are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into
parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject
merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are the result of
international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent
renegotiations and changes, we suggest that you check, close to the
time of shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint
Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is
available for inspection at your local Customs office.
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