NY 863074: The tariff classification of mink brooches and accessoriesof mink fur from Korea.

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                                  NY 863074 
                                  May 16, 1991
                                    


CLA-2-:71:S:N:N3G:344  863074     

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7117.90.50; 4303.10.0030

Mr. Robert Rico
Amex Trans-World, Inc.
16150 Green Tree Drive
Houston, TX  77032

RE:  The tariff classification of mink brooches and accessories
of mink fur        from Korea.

Dear Mr. Rico:

     In your letter of May 3, 1991, on behalf of Stoney Leather,
of Houston, Texas, you requested a tariff classification ruling
on brooches and accessories of mink fur.      
     
     You have submitted eight samples with your request.  They
are: two brooches made of mink fur having glued on metal backs
with a bar pin; three black plastic female "hands" with an inset
rhinestone at the "thumb" and mink fur trim at the "wrist"; mink
fur shaped to resemble the face of a mink, using two black
plastic beads for the eyes; and two dressed mink tails.  The
brooches will be pinned onto hats, while the tails, hands and
mink's face will be used to decorate and accessorize ladies'
dresses.   

     The applicable subheading for the brooches made of mink fur
will be 7117.90.50, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for imitation jewelry: other: other:
valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts. The rate of duty
will be 11% ad valorem.

     The applicable subheading for the plastic female hands
trimmed with mink fur, the mink face and the dressed mink tails
will be 4303.10.0030, HTS, which provides for articles of apparel
and clothing accessories: of mink.  The rate of duty will be 5.8%
ad valorem.
          
     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     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