The tariff classification of a necklace from China.

N078004 October 13, 2009 CLA-2-71:OT:RR:NC:N4:433 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.90.9000 Judy Sucharitakul Perryman, Mojonier Company 9710 South La Cienaga Boulevard Inglewood, CA 90301 RE: The tariff classification of a necklace from China. Dear Ms. Sucharitakul: In your letter dated September 18, 2009, on behalf of Signature Products Group, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample you submitted will be returned as you requested. Item number BGT1047 is a round bamboo pendant with a diameter of 1.5 inches. The center of the pendant is carved into the logo for Browning Signature Automotive. The pendant is suspended from a leather cord that measures 17 inches long and features a metal clip means of closure. The subject necklace is composed of different components [bamboo, leather] and is considered a composite good. Regarding the essential character of the necklace, the Explanatory Notes to GRI 3 (b) (VIII) state that the factor which determines essential character will vary between different kinds of goods. It may for example, be determined by the nature of the materials or components, its bulk, quantity, weight or value, or by the role of a constituent material in relation to the use of the goods. When the essential character of a composite good can be determined, the whole product is classified as if it consisted only of the part that imparts the essential character to the composite good. In this case, the bamboo component imparts the essential character to the good. The applicable subheading for the necklace will be 7117.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: Valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 11% 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 Neil H. Levy at (646) 733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division