The tariff classification of a beaded closure from China.

NY L83377 March 30, 2005 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:233 L83377 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3926.90.3500 Mr. Todd D. Bulmash Paris Presents Incorporated 3800 Swanson Court Gurnee, IL 60031-1261 RE: The tariff classification of a beaded closure from China. Dear Mr. Bulmash: In your letter dated March 21, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as a beaded closure, sample #04-1275. The item consists of a strand of wire that has been bent in half and twisted. The wire is formed into a loop with the ends secured. Attached to the wire are strands of wire to which variously sized beads have been attached. The material breakdown is: 30% wire, 60% acrylic and 10% plastic. You have also submitted a photograph of the beaded closure with the intended use as a decorative textile gift-wrap closure. The applicable subheading for the beaded closure will be 3926.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other articles of plastics…Other: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Other.” The rate of duty will be 6.5% 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 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division