The tariff classification of candle jewelry from India

NY L81694 January 12, 2005 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:113: L81694 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8306.29.0000 Ms. Shirley Schmidt Pier 1 Imports 100 Pier 1 Place, Level 16 Fort Worth, TX 76102 RE: The tariff classification of candle jewelry from India Dear Ms Schmidt: In your letter dated January 4, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted is called candle jewelry (item number 2059226). It consists of a retail-packaged box of 4 butterfly-shaped pieces of jewelry that will be used to ornament candles. Each butterfly is made of brass with a nickel finish. The butterfly hangs from a short strand of colored glass beads and wire. There is a .5-inch metal stem, similar to the post of a pierced earring, at the top of each piece that will be inserted into the side of a candle. The applicable subheading for the candle jewelry will be 8306.29.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof, other. The rate of duty will be free. 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 James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division