The tariff classification of a bracelet from Hong Kong

NY L84727 May 13, 2005 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:N3:351 L84727 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.1000 Pat Danilczyk USG Logistics Inc. Cargo Building 67 JFK International Airport Jamaica, NY 11430 RE: The tariff classification of a bracelet from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Danilczyk: In your letter dated May 4, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Allan Distributors, of Franklin, MA. The submitted sample is a cotton cord bracelet with plastic beads. The cord is knotted. It measures approximately 8½” in length. The applicable subheading for the bracelet will be 5609.00.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of yarn, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included, of cotton fibers. The rate of duty will be 2.9 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 Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division