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NY L83507

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April 13, 2005

CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113: L83507

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 7326.20.0070; 7117.90.7500; 7117.90.5500; 7117.19.9000; 3924.90.5500

Ms. Lisa York
Target Customs Brokers, Inc.
1000 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403

RE: The tariff classification of Charming Treasures from China

Dear Ms. York:

In your letter dated March 15, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The three samples submitted with your request are described as Charming Treasures (item number 85850). Each consists of a decorative round or square, lidded, jewelry box that measures approximately 2 inches square or 1.5 inches in diameter. The boxes are molded of plastics, and are part of a larger assortment of Disney Princess treasure boxes. A plastic figure of a licensed animated character is permanently attached to the lid of each box. The package includes a steel, split-wire, key ring with two removable charms. The charms are made of metal or plastic and can fit inside the jewelry box.

The applicable subheading for the key ring will be 7326.20.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of iron or steel wire, other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the charms, when made of plastics and valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, will be 7117.90.7500, HTS, which provides for imitation jewelry, other, other, valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, other, of plastics. The rate of duty will be free.

The applicable subheading for the charms, when made of plastics and 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 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the charms, when made of metal, will be 7117.19.9000, HTS, which provides for imitation jewelry, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 11 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the plastic jewelry boxes will be 3924.90.5500, HTS, which provides for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles of plastics, other, other. The rate of duty will be 3.4 percent ad valorem.

Importations of this product might be subject to the provisions of Section 133 of the Customs Regulations if they copy or simulate a registered trademark, trade name or copyright recorded with the United States Customs Service. If you are an authorized importer of the product, we recommend notifying your local Customs office prior to importation.

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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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See also:

• Tariff No.: 3924.90.55 - Household articles and toilet articles, nesoi, of plastics
• Tariff No.: 7117.19.90 - Imitation jewelry (o/than toy jewelry & rope, curb, cable, chain, etc.), of base metal (wheth. or n/plated w/prec.metal), nesoi
• Tariff No.: 7117.90.55 - Imitation jewelry nesoi, not of base metal, n/o 20 cents/doz. pcs or pts
• Tariff No.: 7117.90.75 - Imitation jewelry of plastics, nesoi, over 20 cents/dozen pcs or pts
• Tariff No.: 7326.20.00 - Iron or steel, articles of wire, nesoi