CLA-2-42:S:N:N3G:341 858753
Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corp.
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of jewelry boxes from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Dugan:
In your letter dated December 6, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples. Style #ZM-10G is a jewelry
box measuring approximately 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" x 2". The box is
constructed of a cardboard base covered and lined with 100%
cotton textile materials. The lid has foam padding and is
covered with cotton embroidery, with braid trim and a tassel
lift. The bottom section contains divided compartments with a
specially shaped and fitted section to contain rings.
Style #9043E is a jewelry box measuring approximately 5" x
3" x 2". The box is constructed of a cardboard base covered with
rayon satin textile materials. The lid is padded with foam and
decorated with plastic and glass beads, satin rosettes and
trimmed with a decorative braid. The bottom section contains
divided compartments with specially shaped and fitted sections to
contain rings. Your samples are being returned per your
request.
The applicable subheading for style #ZM-10G, the jewelry box
of 100% cotton textile materials, will be 4202.92.6000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for trunks, suitcases, jewelry boxes and similar
containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other,
other, other, of cotton. The duty rate will be 7.2 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for style #9043E, the jewelry box
of rayon satin textile materials, will be 4202.92.9020, HTS,
which provides for trunks, suitcases, jewelry boxes and similar
containers, with outer surface of textile materials, other,
other, other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 20
Percent ad valorem.
Item 4202.92.6000 falls within textile category designation
369. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.
Item 4202.92.9020 falls within textile category designation
670. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.
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