The tariff classification of a mini metal compact bracelet from China.

N004850 January 16, 2007 CLA-2-71:RR:NC:2:233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.19.9000 Ms. Irene Kwok CGroup US Inc. c/o Mr. Zakir Ally 12 W. 57th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10019 RE: The tariff classification of a mini metal compact bracelet from China. Dear Ms. Kwok: In your letter dated December 21, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as a mini metal compact bracelet, Ref.:KLS1906-3009. The bracelet is made of a gold tone zinc alloy chain and measures 8” in length. Attached to the chain is a base metal compact measuring one inch square by 3/8” in thickness. The bracelet is secured with a bar and ring toggle clasp. The applicable subheading for the mini metal compact bracelet will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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. You have asked whether this product is subject to antidumping duties or countervailing duties. A list of AD/CVD proceedings at the Department of Commerce (DOC) and their product coverage can be obtained from the DOC website at: http://ia.ita.doc.gov, or you may write to them at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Antidumping Compliance, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20230. Written decisions regarding the scope of AD/CVD orders are issued by the Import Administration in the Department of Commerce and are separate from tariff classification and origin rulings issued by Customs and Border Protection. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division