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NY 805579




January 09, 1995
CLA-2-82:S:N:N3:119 805579

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 8211.91.1000; 8215.91.3000; 8215.91.6000

Mr. Carlos Gerardo Gil
International Trade and Commerce, Inc.
102 E. Calton Rd. Suite 5
Laredo, TX 78041

RE: The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of silver plated stainless steel flatware from Mexico

Dear Mr. Gil:

In your letter dated December 19, 1994 you requested a ruling on the status of silver plated stainless steel flatware from Mexico under the NAFTA. The request is being made on behalf of Vitrocrisa Cubiertos S.A.,
Santa Clara, Edo. de Mexico.

The merchandise to be imported consists of stainless steel knives, forks and spoons manufactured in Taiwan and shipped to Mexico to be silver plated. Stainless steel flatware and silver plated flatware are both classifiable in Chapter 82 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

The applicable tariff provision for the silver plated knives will be 8211.91.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for table knives having fixed blades, and parts thereof: knives with silver-plated handles. The general rate of duty will be 0.5 cent each plus 3.8 percent.

The applicable tariff provision for the silver plated forks will be 8215.91.3000, HTSUSA, which provides for forks plated with precious metal. The general rate of duty will be 0.2 cent each plus 3.2 percent.

The applicable tariff provision for the silver plated spoons will be 8215.91.6000, HTS, which provides for spoons and ladles plated with precious metal. The general rate of duty will be 5.6 percent.

The merchandise does not qualify for preferential treatment under the NAFTA because one or more of the non-originating materials used in the production of the goods will not undergo the change in tariff classification required by General Note 12(t)/82, HTSUSA [A change to 8201 through 8215 from any other Chapter].

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 181 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 181).

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.

Should you wish to request an administrative review of this ruling, submit a copy of this ruling and all relevant facts and arguments within 30 days of the date of this letter, to the Director, Office of Regulations and Rulings, U.S. Customs Service, 1301 Constitution Ave. N.W., Franklin Court, Washington, D.C. 20229.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director

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