U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8308.90.3000
$8.2M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
35 years
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The tariff classification of a mesh-covered bead from SouthKorea.
NY 860107 February 7, 1991 CLA-2-83:S:N:N3G:344 860107 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8308.90.3000 Mr. Ray Welles Discovery Jewelry, Inc. 15 West 36th Street New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a mesh-covered bead from South Korea. Dear Mr. Welles: 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 : January 28, 1991 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Mesh-covered bead, consisting of an imitation plastic pearl bead covered with a base metal mesh HTS PROVISION : Beads and spangles of base metal HTS SUBHEADING : 8308.90.3000 RATE OF DUTY : 4.7% ad valorem 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