CLA-2-:71:S:N:N3G:344 864025
Ms. Judy T. Merola
Alto Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
145-03 156 Street
Jamaica, N. Y. 11434
RE: The tariff classification of earrings from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Merola:
In your letter of May 30, 1991, on behalf of Pan Asia
Import, Ithaca, N. Y., you requested a tariff classification
ruling on earrings.
Your sample is being returned as requested.
The submitted sample consists of six pairs of base metal
earrings of various designs, contained in a molded plastic box
measuring approximately 5 1/2" x 4", which is fitted to
accommodate the earrings. The box, which has a mirror glued to
the inside lid, and the earrings, will be imported together and
classified as an entirety in accordance with General Rule of
Inter- pretation (GRI) 5(a), which states in part..."Camera
cases...necklace cases and similar containers, specially shaped
or fitted to contain a specific article or set of articles,
suitable for long-term use and entered with the articles for
which they are intended, shall be classified with such articles
when of a kind normally sold therewith."
The applicable subheading for the base metal earrings in the
fitted plastic box will be 7117.19.50, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry:
of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: other:
other. The rate of duty will be 11%.
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