CLA-2-71:N:N3G:344 858510
Mr. Martin Rosenbaum
P. O. Box 6658
Bridgeport, CT 06606
RE: The tariff classification of quartz/agate geodes from
Brazil.
Dear Mr. Rosenbaum:
In your letter dated October 22, 1990, which we received on
December 4, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted three photographs, "A", "B" and "C",
depicting representative samples of geodes which you intend to
import from Brazil.
Photograph "A" illustrates a quartz geode with three
surfaces machine cut, two of which are polished.
Photograph "B" illustrates a quartz/agate geode with two
surfaces machine cut, one of which is polished.
Photograph "C" illustrates a quartz/agate geode with four
surfaces machine cut, three of which are polished.
Photographs "A" and "B" clearly illustrate the machined/saw
cut and polished, or worked surfaces, whereas photograph "C"
illustrates two surfaces, both of which are machined/saw cut,
while the top surface is polished and the foreground surface is
left as "machined" or non-polished.
The applicable subheading for the quartz geode and
quartz/agate geodes with sawn and polished surfaces will be
7116.20.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for articles of precious or semiprecious
stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed): other: of
semiprecious stones (except rock crystal). The duty rate will be
21% ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 7116.20.20, HTS,
which are products of Brazil are entitled to duty free treatment
under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance
with all applicable regulations.
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