The tariff classification of a plastic key chain from China.

NY G83913 November 17, 2000 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 G83913 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.9880 Mr. Vincent Trovato All Nations Forwarding Import Company, Inc. One Cross Island Plaza Jamaica, NY 11422 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic key chain from China. Dear Mr. Trovato: In your letter dated November 1, 2000, on behalf of Jackel Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample was provided with your letter. The sample is a key chain composed of a plastic coil connected on one side to a one inch diameter plastic split key ring. The other side of the coil is connected to a ¼ inch diameter metal split ring and a small rubber or plastic band. The essential character is imparted by the plastic split key ring and plastic coil. The applicable subheading for the plastic key chain will be 3926.90.9880, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics, other. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 Joan Mazzola at 212-637-7034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division