The tariff classification of quartz analog wrist watch

NY E89311 November 19, 1999 CLA-2-91:RR:NC:MM:114 E89311 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9102.11.25 Ms. Barbara Y. Wierbicki Tompkins & Davidson, LLP Counselors At Law One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway New York, New York 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of quartz analog wrist watch Dear Ms. Wierbicki: In your letter dated October 28, 1999, on behalf of Avon Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling on a quartz analog wrist watch. A sample of the Cat Lovers Meowing Watch was submitted with the ruling request. The submitted Cat Lovers Meowing Watch, identified as item number PP 195333, is a battery operated quartz analog wrist watch in a silver tone base metal case with a stainless steel back. There are no jewels in the movement. The watch has a silver tone base metal band. You have stated in your letter that the case and band are not silver-plated. The face of the watch has a picture of a striped cat with a blue ribbon bow around the neck. The face of the watch features the traditional Arabic numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12 around the periphery corresponding to the hours of the day. The watch has a round white dial with silver tone numbers and silver tone hour, minute and second hands. The watch features a cat’s meowing sound. Depressing the button located above the crown activates a sequence of three consecutive meow sounds. You have indicated in your letter that Avon Products, Inc. contemplates importing from China. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the Cat Lovers Meowing Watch will be 9102.11.25, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, other than those of heading 9101; wrist watches, electrically operated, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility; with mechanical display only; having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement; with strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated; other. The rate of duty will be 40 cents each plus 8.5 percent ad valorem on the case plus 14 per cent ad valorem on the strap, band or bracelet plus 5.3 percent ad valorem on the battery. 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 Barbara Kiefer at 212-637-7058. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division