The tariff classification of pin converters from China

N033019 July 22, 2008 CLA-2-74:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7419.99.5050 Ms. Francine Ramsey Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of pin converters from China Dear Ms. Ramsey: In your letter dated July 3, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples of the items were submitted for our review. The merchandise is a set of six “Pin to Pendant Converters” (item number 36365). Each set contains three gold-toned and three silver-toned converters made of copper. The converters temporarily modify a jewelry pin from a pin worn on clothing to a pendant worn on a chain around the neck. The applicable subheading for the pin converters will be 7419.99.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of copper, other, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Ann Taub at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division