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The tariff classification of a necklace with a pendant from China.
Issued June 24, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7117.19.9000
Headings: 7117
Product description
A photograph was submitted. The merchandise concerned is identified as the “Guitar Pendant for Jade River Designs.” The item as depicted in the photograph appears to be a beaded necklace with a guitar shaped pendant. The necklace and pendant are made of zinc metal. This item can be worn by both men and women.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the guitar pendant necklace will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Imitation Jewelry: Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N275994 June 24, 2016 CLA-2-71:OT:RR:NC:N4:433 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.19.9000 Melissa Auell Jade River Designs 6304 S. Ross Road Morrison, CO 80465 RE: The tariff classification of a necklace with a pendant from China. Dear Ms. Auell: In your letter dated May 23, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A photograph was submitted. The merchandise concerned is identified as the “Guitar Pendant for Jade River Designs.” The item as depicted in the photograph appears to be a beaded necklace with a guitar shaped pendant. The necklace and pendant are made of zinc metal. This item can be worn by both men and women. The applicable subheading for the guitar pendant necklace will be 7117.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Imitation Jewelry: Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 11% 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Neil H. Levy at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steve A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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