The tariff classification of bracelets and switchplates from Mexico

NY 873954 May 22, 1992 CLA-2-73:S:N:N1:113 873954 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.90.4000; 7117.90.5000; 7323.99.9000 Mr. Philip Freeman Cain Customs Brokers, Inc. 421 Texano P.O. Box 150 Hidalgo, TX 78557 RE: The tariff classification of bracelets and switchplates from Mexico Dear Mr. Freeman: In your letter dated April 24, 1992, on behalf of Amigos, Associates, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The first article is a switchplate made of steel and covered with a motley polymer clay. Its decorative quality indicates that this switchplate will probably be used in the home. The second article is a bracelet made of beads of the same clay. The applicable subheading for the switchplate will be 7323.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for table, kitchen and other household articles, of iron or steel. The duty rate will be 3.4% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the bracelet, if valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, will be 7117.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry, other, other, valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts. The duty rate will be 7.2% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the bracelet, if valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, will be 7117.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry, other, other, valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts. The duty rate will be 11% ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheadings 7323.99.9000, 7117.90.4000, and 7117.90.5000, HTS, which are products of Mexico are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations.  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