The tariff classification of a jewelry box from Hong Kong.

NY K89548 September 20, 2004 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:341 K89548 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.9060 Ms. Diane M. Flowers MGA Entertainment 16730 Schoenborn Street North Hill, CA 91343-6122 RE: The tariff classification of a jewelry box from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Flowers: In your letter dated September 8, 2004, on behalf of ABC Int’l Traders, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling for a jewelry box. The sample submitted is identified as “4-Ever Best Friends Charmin’ Case”, item #293934. The item is a heart-shape jewelry box specially designed and fitted on the interior for keeping jewelry. It is manufactured with an exterior surface of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheeting. The box measures approximately 6 ¼”(H) x 6”(W) x 1 ½”(D). The box is secured by means of two metal snap fasteners and it has a top metal carrying handle. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the jewelry box will be 4202.92.9060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for trunks, suitcases… jewelry boxes and similar containers, with outer surface of sheeting of plastic, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 17.6 percent 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 Kevin Gorman at 646-733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division