C88738 C8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of imitation jewelry from Italy.

Issued June 12, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 7117.19.9000, 7117.19.3000

Headings: 7117

Product description

The submitted literature depicts the following items to be imported: 1. Item 14497 - Dove Medal, consists of a solid brass circular shaped medal depicting a dove, with an 18" chain. 2. Item 18499 - Risen Christ Medallion, consists of an antique finish, dye-struck bronze enamel pendant in the shape of a cross with Jesus depicted at the center, with a 28" long black nylon cord. 3. Item 14479 - Jerusalem Cross, consists of a hand-cast medal made of nickel silver with antique highlights in the shape of a cross, with a 24" endless stainless steel chain. 4. Item 13008 - Holy Family Medal, consists of a base metal oval shaped pendant depicting the Holy Family.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Item 18499 Risen Christ Medallion, Item 14479 Jerusalem Cross, and Item 13008 Holy Family Medal, will be 7117.19.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry: of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: other: religious articles of a purely devotional character designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person. The applicable subheading for Item 14497 Dove Medal will be 7117.19.9000, HTS, which provides for imitation jewelry: of base metal: whether or not plated with precious metal: other: other: other.

Full text

NY C88738 June 12, 1998 CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 C88738 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.19.3000; 7117.19.9000 Ms. Karen Quintana New Wave Transport (U.S.A.), Inc. 2417 E. Carson St., Suite 200 Long Beach, CA 90810 RE: The tariff classification of imitation jewelry from Italy. Dear Ms. Quintana: In your letter dated June 3, 1998, on behalf of Autom Company, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted literature depicts the following items to be imported: 1. Item 14497 - Dove Medal, consists of a solid brass circular shaped medal depicting a dove, with an 18" chain. 2. Item 18499 - Risen Christ Medallion, consists of an antique finish, dye-struck bronze enamel pendant in the shape of a cross with Jesus depicted at the center, with a 28" long black nylon cord. 3. Item 14479 - Jerusalem Cross, consists of a hand-cast medal made of nickel silver with antique highlights in the shape of a cross, with a 24" endless stainless steel chain. 4. Item 13008 - Holy Family Medal, consists of a base metal oval shaped pendant depicting the Holy Family. The applicable subheading for Item 18499 Risen Christ Medallion, Item 14479 Jerusalem Cross, and Item 13008 Holy Family Medal, will be 7117.19.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry: of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: other: religious articles of a purely devotional character designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person. The rate of duty will be 4.3% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Item 14497 Dove Medal will be 7117.19.9000, 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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