CLA-2-83:OT:RR:NC:N1:121
Mr. Brett Stewart
Michaels
8000 Bent Branch Drive
Irving, Texas 75063
RE: The tariff classification of beads from an unknown country
Dear Mr. Stewart:
In your letter received on September 18, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample will be retained by this office.
The merchandise under consideration is described as Metal/Enamel Beads, style number A16P12776-3. It consists of four identical beads strung together on a packaging card. Each spherical bead is made of 80 percent iron, 20 percent enamel and appears to be constructed of woven wire mesh. The wire mesh is coated with enamel, which provides the bead with its vibrant purple color. You indicate in your letter that the beads are sold exclusively in the jewelry making section of your retail stores.
The applicable subheading for the base metal beads will be 8308.90.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for beads and spangles of base metal. The general rate of duty will be free.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Barbara Kaiser at (646) 733-3024.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Russo
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division