The tariff classification of bangles and bracelet set from China.

N022966 February 14, 2008 CLA-2-71:OT:RR:NC:SP:233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7116.10.2500 Ms. Marlene Collins Liz Claiborne, Inc. One Claiborne Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047 RE: The tariff classification of bangles and bracelet set from China. Dear Ms. Collins: In your letter dated February 4, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample which you submitted is being returned as requested. The submitted item is referred to as Sigrid Olsen Jewelry Design number MCB01-SLV. It is a set of six base metal bangles meant to be worn together. The bangles incorporate faux jewels and beads of freshwater pearl, glass and plastic. The applicable subheading for the bangle and bracelet set will be 7116.10.2500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed): Of natural or cultured pearls: Cultured.” The rate of duty will be 5.5% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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