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NY G83377




October 23, 2000

CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 G83377

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6914.90.8000; 7018.10.5000; 7117.90.5500; 7117.90.9000

Ms. Pamela J.W. Osterland
USF Worldwide
2710 Regency Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

RE: The tariff classification of clay beads, base metal rings and chain with decorative rhinestones and pendants from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Osterland:

In your letter dated October 13, 2000, on behalf of Hillis Investments, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The submitted samples are as follows:

Packet number 51 contains two beads made of clay. Packet number 52 contains two 12mm silver colored base metal rings with decorative rhinestones. Packet number 53 contains two 14mm silver colored base metal rings with decorative rhinestones. Packet number 54 contains a section of silver colored base metal chain with decorative rhinestones. Packet number 55 contains silver colored base metal heart shaped pendants with decorative rhinestones.

The applicable subheading for the beads made of clay will be 6914.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other ceramic articles not of porcelain or china. The rate of duty will be 5.6% ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the base metal rings and base metal chain with decorative rhinestones will be 7018.10.5000, HTS, which provides for glass beads similar glass smallwares: other. The rate of duty will be free.

The applicable subheading for the heart shaped pendants with decorative rhinestones, if valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, will be 7117.90.5500, 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% ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the heart shaped pendants with decorative rhinestones, if valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, 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% ad valorem.

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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