The tariff classification of a peace sign necklace from China.

NY C83163 January 14, 1998 CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 C83163 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.19.9000 Ms. Marjorie Shapiro Samuel Shapiro & Company, Inc. The Bourse Building Suite 735 111 S. Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106-2521 RE: The tariff classification of a peace sign necklace from China. Dear Ms. Shapiro: In your letter dated January 7, 1998, on behalf of Unique Industries, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, item #95092, is a silver toned base metal pendant measuring approximately 3/4" in diameter bearing a peace sign on a black background. A textile neck cord is attached to a loop connected to the pendant. One small metallic bead and one decorative spring are strung on the neck cord on each side of the pendant. The pendant and neck cord will be packaged in a polybag with a header card. The applicable subheading for the peace sign necklace will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry: of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division