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NY F80453




December 6, 1999

CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 F80453

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 7117.90.5500; 7117.90.9000

Ms. Despina Keegan
Serko & Simon LLP
One World Trade Center, Suite 3371
New York, NY 10048

RE: The tariff classification of a novelty ring from China.

Dear Ms. Keegan:

In your letter dated November 30, 1999, on behalf of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The submitted sample, item #100816, is a novelty ring made of a one size fits all plastic ring which has a tuft of pink dyed man-made fibers which measures approximately 3 ½” in height and 1” in width affixed to the top of the ring.

Your sample is being returned as requested.

The applicable subheading for the novelty ring, if valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, will be 7117.90.5500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry: other: other: valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: other. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem. If valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, the applicable subheading will be 7117.90.9000, HTS, which provides for imitation jewelry: other: other: valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: other: other. The rate of duty will be 11 percent ad valorem.

The above mentioned rates will remained unchanged in year 2000.

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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-637-7061.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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