The tariff classification of a leather belt and metal tie clip from Sweden

NY I82095 June 13, 2002 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:353 I82095 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4203.30.0000; 7117.19.9000 Mr. Forrest Hawes Wenaas AGS, Inc. P.O. Box 3040 202 East Larkspur Victoria, TX 77903 RE: The tariff classification of a leather belt and metal tie clip from Sweden Dear Mr. Hawes: In your letter dated May 24, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be returned to you. You have submitted two samples. The first sample, Style MCD 37-120 is a 100% leather belt measuring approximately 46 inches long and 1 ½ wide. The belt features a metal buckle with the “Mac Donald’s” logo Style MCD 32 is an aluminum brass colored bar tie clip. The tie clip features the “Mac Donald’s” logo. The applicable subheading for style MCD 37-120 will be 4203.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: belts and bandoliers with or without buckles. The rate of duty will be 2.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style MCD 32 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 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 * at 646-733-*. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division