The tariff classification of novelty key rings from South Korea

N069556 August 7, 2009 CLA-2-74:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7419.99.5050; 7907.00.6000 Mr. Sean Han Gloria S. Oh CHB, Inc. 179-30 149th Avenue, Suite 103 Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of novelty key rings from South Korea Dear Mr. Han: In your letter dated July 14, 2009, on behalf of MCM Products USA, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the Bear Key Ring was submitted for our review. The merchandise consists of three styles of key rings attached to small stuffed animals. The Bear Key Ring is composed of a steel split wire ring attached to a bear that measures approximately 4 inches in height. A 1.5 inch diameter brass medallion is connected to the split wire ring by a 2.5 inch long steel chain. There are also a zinc snap hook, a zinc eagle ornament and a brass lozenge ornament hanging from the split wire ring. The Dog Key Ring is composed of a steel split wire ring attached to a dog by a steel chain and a brass O ring. Hanging from the split wire ring are a non-functional brass lock, a zinc snap hook, a zinc key ornament and a brass lozenge ornament. The metal that predominates by weight in both the Bear and Dog Key Rings is brass. The applicable subheading for the Bear and Dog Key Rings 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. The Rabbit Key Ring is composed of a steel split wire ring attached to a rabbit by a steel chain and a brass O ring. There are a zinc snap hook, a zinc eagle ornament and a brass lozenge ornament hanging from the split wire ring. The metal that predominates by weight in the Rabbit Key Ring is zinc. The applicable subheading for the Rabbit Key Ring will be 7907.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of zinc, other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. 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