The tariff classification of Jewelry Armoires from China.

NY 855044 Aug 09 1990 CLA-2-94:S:N:N1:233 855044 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9403.50.9080 Ms. Renea McCabe The Hipage Company, Inc. 227 E. Plume Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510 RE: The tariff classification of Jewelry Armoires from China. Dear Ms. McCabe: In your letter dated August 1, 1990, on behalf of Heilig Meyers, Richmond, VA. 23230, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The furniture items consist of two style models of Jewelry Armoires, a Queen Ann and the French Provincial. The Queen Ann style has seven drawers, two side necklace compartments and top storage area with double glass doors. The French Provincial style has seven drawers, two side necklace boxes and scalloped lid with mirror. They are both constructed of solid rubberwood with a MDF laminate and hardwood veneer legs. These items are designed to be placed on the floor or ground and are used to store jewelry, lingerie, and accessories. The armoires measure from 19" x 15" x 48"H to 21" x 15" x 43"H. The applicable subheading for the Jewelry Armoires will be 9403.50.9080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for wooden furniture of a kind used in the bedroom, other. The rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). 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