The tariff classification of a ring holder from China

N141337 January 24, 2011 CLA-2-79:OT:RR:NC:N1:113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7907.00.1000 Troy D. Crago-Edwards Import Specialist Atico International USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a ring holder from China Dear Mr. Crago-Edwards: In your letter dated January 4, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is identified as a ring holder (Item #A029CA01985). A picture of the gold-toned dog style ring holder was submitted with your ruling request. The ring holder is comprised of zinc. The item is available in four assorted styles of either a cat or dog in gold or silver finish. Rings and other small jewelry pieces are held on the tail of either the dog or cat. The applicable subheading for the ring holder will be 7907.00.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other articles of zinc, articles of a type used for household, table or kitchen use; toilet and sanitary wares; all the foregoing and parts thereof of zinc. 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