The tariff classification of a Girls Sash Belt from China

NY I87465 November 13, 2002 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:236 I87465 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9602.00.5000 Mr. Jerry Armani Mamiye Brothers, Inc. 112 West 34th Street, Suite 1000 New York, New York 10120-0018 RE: The tariff classification of a Girls Sash Belt from China Dear Mr. Armani: In your letter dated October 18, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted, a Girls Sash Belt, consists of varnished coconut shell disks measuring 1 ½ inches connected to each other with cotton cord to form a belt. The belt measures approximately 36 inches in length. The applicable subheading for the Girls Sash Belt will be 9602.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials. The rate of duty will be 2.7 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 Deborah Walsh at 646-733-3034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division