The tariff classification of a Gilson emerald from Japan.

NY 852053 May 8, 1990 CLA-2-71:S:N:N3G:344 852053 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7104.90.1000 Mr. Max Schuster Stone House of Max Schuster, Inc. 336 West Passaic Street Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 RE: The tariff classification of a Gilson emerald from Japan. Dear Mr. Schuster: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : April 23, 1990 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : A 7x5mm pear-shaped Gilson emerald, a synthetic (man-made) emerald. HTS PROVISION : Synthetic...precious or semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set: other: cut but not set, and suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry. HTS SUBHEADING : 7104.90.1000 RATE OF DUTY : 3.1% ad valorem. OTHER : The sample will be returned as requested. 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. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport