The tariff classification of an honor cord, a graduation tassel, and an award medallion with a ribbon attached from China

NY K81622 January 2, 2004 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:3:350 K81622 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.3000; 5808.90.0010; 7117.19.9000 Kenneth Jernigan Kenneth E. Jernigan & Associates 231 E. Intendencia Pensacola, FL 32501 RE: The tariff classification of an honor cord, a graduation tassel, and an award medallion with a ribbon attached from China Dear Mr. Jernigan: In your letter dated December 1, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of each item with your ruling request letter. The samples are being retained by this office. The honor cord is a three strand twisted cord ending with a tassel. Your letter does not indicate the textile fiber content of the honor cord. The sample submitted appears to be of man made fibers. The applicable subheading for the honor cord will be 5609.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: of man-made fibers. The rate of duty for 2004 will be 4.5 percent ad valorem. Subheading 5609 HTS has no quota or visa requirements. The graduation tassel is the type usually hung from a graduation cap. Your letter indicates it may be imported with the year attached to the tassel. Your letter does not indicate the textile fiber content of the graduation tassel. The sample submitted appears to be of man made fibers. The applicable subheading for the graduation tassel, with or without the year attached, will be 5808.90.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles: other of cotton; of man-made fibers. The rate of duty in 2004 will be 3.9 percent ad valorem. Subheading 5808 HTS has no quota or visa requirements from China. The award medallion with a ribbon attached is a round medallion with a ribbon measuring approximately 29 inches in length. The applicable subheading for the award medallion with a ribbon attached 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 in 2004 will be 11% ad valorem. Subheading 7117 HTS has no quota or visa requirements. 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 Deborah Walsh at 646-733-3044. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division