The tariff classification of veterans’ medals from the United Kingdom.

NY G86429 January 18, 2001 CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 G86429 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.19.9000 Ms. Kate Jones Bigbury Mint River Park, Ermington Mill Ivybridge, Devon U.K. PL21 9NT RE: The tariff classification of veterans’ medals from the United Kingdom. Dear Ms. Jones: In your letter dated December 18, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise to be imported consists of veterans’ medals made of brass. We assume the medals are to be worn. The applicable subheading for veterans’ medals 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 212-637-7061. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski, Director National Commodity Specialist Division