The tariff classification of an aluminum jewelry box from China

NY D86974 January 28, 1999 CLA-2-76:RR:NC:MM:113 D86974 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7615.19.9000 Ms. Lynn Rivera Wholesale Supply Company, Inc. International Department 7100 Service Merchandise Drive Brentwood, TN 37027 RE: The tariff classification of an aluminum jewelry box from China Dear Ms. Rivera: In your letter dated, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a hinged jewelry box made of fiberboard laminated with aluminum sheet (item number 63803HWK). It has a felt lining, a mirror on the inside of the lid, and a removable tray with compartments for holding jewelry. Below the tray are four additional storage compartments. The jewelry box measures 8 inches in length, 7.25 inches in width, and 3.25 inches in depth. The applicable subheading for the jewelry box will be 7615.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of aluminum, other, other. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent 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 James Smyth at 212-466-2084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division