The tariff classification of jewelry chains from China

N244201 August 2, 2013 CLA-2-73:OT:RR:NC:1:117 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7315.89.1000 Ms. Colleen O’Shea-Moran Darice Inc. 1300 Darice Parkway, Park 82 Strongville, Ohio 44149 RE: The tariff classification of jewelry chains from China Dear Ms. Shea-Moran: In your letter dated June 4, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample and descriptive literature. The items under consideration are jewelry chains. These steel chains are not welded and have a diameter of 6mm. The chain parts are connected to links which attach to loops to form a long chain necklace. The applicable subheading for the jewelry chains will be 7315.89.10.00., Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other chain: Other: With links of essentially round cross section: Not over 8 mm in diameter. The rate of duty will be 1.5%. 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 Mary Ellen Laker at (646) 733-3020. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division