NY 865316: The tariff classification of an ornamental shoe clip fromHong Kong.

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                                   NY 865316
                                 July 30, 1991


CLA-2-71:S:N:N3G:344  865316 

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7117.90.5000

Mr. Ray Welles
Discovery Jewelry Inc.
15 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018 

RE:  The tariff classification of an ornamental shoe clip from
Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Welles:

     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   :    July 9, 1991
     
     DESCRIPTION OF
     MERCHANDISE       :    A shoe ornament consisting of small
                          glass beads and plastic imitation-
                          pearls in a bouquet shape, 1 3/8" round,
                          fastened to a metal clip.                                
     HTS PROVISION     :    Imitation jewelry

     HTS SUBHEADING    :    7117.90.5000

     RATE OF DUTY      :    11% ad valorem

     
     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