The tariff classification of a lady's base metal ring fromTaiwan.

NY 883542 March 18, 1993 CLA-2-71:S:N:N8:344 883542 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.19.5000 Ms. Jacqueline A. Bonace Blair Corporation 220 Hickory Street Warren, Pennsylvania 16366-0001 RE: The tariff classification of a lady's base metal ring from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Bonace: 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 : March 1, 1993 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Style #1015 is a lady's gold electroplated base metal ring with 20 prong set glass crystal stones. HTS PROVISION : Imitation jewelry: Of base metal, whether or plated with precious metal: Other: Other. HTS SUBHEADING : 7117.19.5000 RATE OF DUTY : 11% ad valorem OTHER : Your sample is 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