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The tariff classification of lapel pins from Taiwan.
Issued April 13, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7117.19.9000
Headings: 7117
Product description
The submitted samples consist of two gold-toned metal lapel pins, each with a stud and clutch back. One pin is rectangular in shape and bears the words "2 MEMBER KEY" with the Lions International insignia. The other pin is somewhat oval in shape and bears the words "REGIONAL CHAIRMAN 1998-1999" with the Lions International insignia. Your samples are being returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the lapel pins will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry: of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: other: other: other.
Full text
NY C86249 April 13, 1998 CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 C86249 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.19.9000 Mr. Robert E. Gladstone Emery Worldwide 280 Eastern Avenue Chelsea, MA 02150 RE: The tariff classification of lapel pins from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Gladstone: In your letter dated April 3, 1998, on behalf of Lenn Arts Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples consist of two gold-toned metal lapel pins, each with a stud and clutch back. One pin is rectangular in shape and bears the words "2 MEMBER KEY" with the Lions International insignia. The other pin is somewhat oval in shape and bears the words "REGIONAL CHAIRMAN 1998-1999" with the Lions International insignia. Your samples are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the lapel pins will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry: of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem. 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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