NY 863006: The tariff classification of bracelets from Senegal.

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                                   NY 863006
                                  May 9, 1991


CLA-2-71:S:N:N3G:344 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7117.90.5000  

Mrs. Heidi Bakkenson
3023 N. Sarsaparilla Pl.
Tucson, AZ 85749

RE:  The tariff classification of bracelets from Senegal.

Dear Mrs. Bakkenson:

     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the
provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     DATE OF INQUIRY   :    May 1, 1991
     
     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :    (1): Plastic bracelets, made of
			 plastic or bamboo interior wrapped with
			 plastic monofilament and decorated with
			 plastic strip. Cost is $0.25 to $1.00 per
			 bracelet.
			    (2): Beaded bracelets, made of handsewn
			 beadwork over cured leather bands. Cost is
			 $0.60 to $2.00 per bracelet.

     HTS PROVISION     :    Imitation jewelry: other: other:
                         valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces.

     HTS SUBHEADING    :    7117.90.5000

     RATE OF DUTY      :    11% ad valorem

     DUTY CONCESSION   :    Articles classifiable under subheading
                         7117.90.5000, HTS, which are products of
                         Senegal, are entitled to duty-free treatment
                         under the Generalized System of Preferences
                         (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable
                         regulations.     

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.



                                    Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                    Jean F. Maguire
                                    Area Director
                                    New York Seaport