The tariff classification of nylon monofilament, metal earring backs and metal clasps from China.
Issued December 16, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5404.10.8020, 8308.90.90, 7117.19.50
Product description
You have submitted twelve samples with your request. They are: 1. Three metal bar-type clasps used with brooches. 2. Four metal clip-on earring backs. 3. Four metal barrel-type clasps to be used with necklaces. 4. 100% nylon monofilament - 400 inches to a polybag.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for item numbers 1. and 3. will be 8308.90.90, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Clasps. The applicable subheading for item number 2. will be 7117.19.50, HTS, which provides for Imitation jewelry: of base metal. The applicable subheading for item number 4. (assuming the monofilament is of 67 decitex or more and of which no crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm), will be 5404.10.8020, HTS, which provides for Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strips and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm: Monofilament: Other: Other.
Full text
NY 892793 December 16, 1993 CLA-2-71:S:N:N8:344 892793 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.19.50; 8308.90.90; 5404.10.8020 Ms. Dawne M. Pezzuco Hasbro, Inc. 1027 Newport Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02862-1059 RE: The tariff classification of nylon monofilament, metal earring backs and metal clasps from China. Dear Ms. Pezzuco: In your letter of November 20, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling on nylon monofilament, metal earring backs and metal clasps. You have submitted twelve samples with your request. They are: 1. Three metal bar-type clasps used with brooches. 2. Four metal clip-on earring backs. 3. Four metal barrel-type clasps to be used with necklaces. 4. 100% nylon monofilament - 400 inches to a polybag. The applicable subheading for item numbers 1. and 3. will be 8308.90.90, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Clasps...of base metal...Other, including parts: Other. The rate of duty will be 5.3% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for item number 2. will be 7117.19.50, HTS, which provides for Imitation jewelry: of base metal...Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem. - 2 - The applicable subheading for item number 4. (assuming the monofilament is of 67 decitex or more and of which no crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm), will be 5404.10.8020, HTS, which provides for Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strips and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm: Monofilament: Other: Other...Other: Of nylon or other polyamides. The rate of duty will be 7.8% ad valorem. Your samples are being returned as requested. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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